2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) Front and Rear Differential Fluid Change

Step by step instructions on how to change your diff fluids. Any questions post them below I will respond as soon as I can.

[@billyferguson3202]

Mrv2u Good afternoon boss.. Hey Excellent videos that you have you should consider about be an instructor because you break it down just perfect keep the hard work up great job !!!! My Question is 2006 v6 Grand Cherokee how do you know if it has a limited slip differential ?? I actually told this Korean months ago and the owner never came back pick it up so you know I fell for the title just got the title recent leave the Jeep needed an engine which is the little V6 about another G put it to engine in it runs great now but I wanna service it real nice before I put it up for sale is so I would like to change the fluid here but I don't want to put the wrong fluid in it so if you could help me out with that it be much appreciated?? Thanks bro!!

[@MrV2u]

Billy Ferguson thanks for the love brother. Love getting positive comments. If you jack up your rear tires with the Jeep in neutral and spin one tire and the other spins in opposite direction it’s a open differential. If it feels tight to spin you have a limited slip. Most we’d are open differential. Hope that helps any questions let me know brother.

[@lstruggy]

MrV2u just curious also I have 07 jgc laredo 181K miles and if I wanted to have a mechanic do both diffs drains/filled as well as transfer case and transmission drain/fill what’s your estimate ballpark labor would cost me (liquids will be purchased from amazon) ty new sub to the channel btw 👍🏽

[@MrV2u]

Dealer will charge around 350+ just for tranny service including parts & labor. That’s why I call them stealerships. A normal shop would charge around 400-500 for all the work not including parts. I’m sure you can bang out the diff and t case on your own brother. The transmission has no dipstick and would require the dealer to do it to specs. They hook up a computer to fill it. Good ole Jeep. Let me know what you plan and how you make out brother.

[@lstruggy]

MrV2u heck ya brother! 👌🏽 I will do this maintenance by myself for shure now I will challenge my self sounds like fun anyways 🛠 I’m not busy these days since Covid19 currently not going back to work yet and KZbin’s got tons of videos on how to anyways and lots of jgc owners out there and forums for infos “stealerships” 😂 u ain’t lyin brother those guys are ruthless lol I will follow your videos and also just realized that 4 yrs ago maybe 5 back in San Diego b4 I moved to Vegas I had the transmission fluid changed I’m guessing that’s too soon for me to change it again right? so it will just have to be the transfer case and both diffs I’m stoked! I will bang this out and I’ll keep u posted and if I have questions I will hit u up Tnx again for the response fam 🙏🏽

[@MrV2u]

PMC05 how many miles you have on the tranny service? That determines if it’s needed brother. Good luck and get er done. Lol

[@impotentrage4205]

Thank you this video was extremely helpful the lack of a drain plug on the rear dif was causing me concern I never thought about pumping the fluid out saved me a ton of extra work

[@MrV2u]

Your very welcome brother. Keep taking care of that Jeep and it won’t let you down.

[@camgamer143]

Great video and thanks for giving the bolt sizes! Always helpful!

[@MrV2u]

I always try to be thorough. Glad I could help out. Any other questions on anything hit me up. Thanks

[@Objectional_Opinion]

Your comment with 4 1/4 bottle is what I was looking for! I have the Quadra-Drive II with the ELSD, 12 bolts. I will be doing Royal Purple as well! For engine oil I never cared, but for differential fluid they seem to be most fitting from all I've seen.

[@MrV2u]

Local Chap royal purple is a great company for the differential fluid for sure. Glad to have helped you out brother.

[@patera4660]

great tutorial, great vid. Subscribed! I just bought 2005 3.7 WK QT1 so Your channel will be very usefull

[@MrV2u]

If you have any questions or concerns on anything hit me up. I’ll do my best to answer you. Thanks for the sub!

[@JAVIERMARTINEZ-pn7nm]

How many quartz for front and how many for rear? I want to purchase the fluid but dont know how many to buy

[@MrV2u]

It’s all in the video brother.

[@adorablyadorable5665]

Thank you,just what I needed,

[@MrV2u]

I’m glad to help my friend. Thanks for the feedback.

[@IsaacWait]

Great video. Thanks!! Happy you suggested the pump for the rear... taking it off seems like too much work for limited benefit.

[@MrV2u]

Thanks brother, I try to teach the easiest and best way to get things done. Keep on Jeeping.

[@secretuser555]

Great video I just bought a 2008 4.7 limited with 55k miles. Definitely gonna subscribe ... Keep up the good work

[@MrV2u]

Congrats on the purchase. Keep up with the maintenance and the Jeep will do you good. Thanks for the subscription.

[@lstruggy]

Congrats! 🎉 that is one low mileage jgc! 👌🏽

[@raabsand]

Thanks you! All the info needed and straight to the fucking point. I hate videos where the person introduces themselves and talks about themselves. I dont care who you are just show me where it is and what to do! #sorrynotsorry

[@MrV2u]

Lol I try my best.

[@zstrode.8953]

Good thing I have my differential out lol can just fill it before I put it back in :) Context: went to replace the driver side axle, fell victim of the lca clevis bolt, also couldn't get the axle out no matter how hard I tried. I said screw it I dropping the differential and it popped right out and inwent ahead and changed the bushing and stuff while it was out! It was a pain in the ass but oh well! 🤣

[@MrV2u]

You did work there brother, at least you know you won’t have issues down the road. Keep on Jeeping my friend.

[@hogrydr100]

thx for the quick and to the point video. great job. how do you feel about the fluids used? should an owner use the "dodge" fluids that u purchase at what you rightly call the "stealership" or any other fluids purchased at auto part stores?

[@MrV2u]

Thanks brother. I have no negative comments on the products I used in the video. They hold up the same or better than OEM fluids. If you get top quality oils you’ll be good to go my friend. Let me know how you make out.

[@danielcisneros13]

This is a great video. I have a question for you. I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L rear wheel drive. Do I have a front differential?

[@MrV2u]

No it shouldn’t have a differential unless it’s awd or 4wd.

[@GBC18]

Hey, great video. can you clean the front diff internally like you can the rear?

[@MrV2u]

GBC18 There shouldn’t be a need, unless you find metallic shaving inside the oil. If you do find that then you have a bigger problem brewing. Hope that answers your question. If not hit me up again. Thanks for the support.

[@Andreyhappy74]

Hi. Nice to see Your video. Could you tell me or us, how often I should change oil in: front and rear differentials..? And a - transfer case..? Regular daily drive around 150-200 kilometers... 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 3.0 diesel. 180k km. Thank You.

[@MrV2u]

The dealer recommends anywhere from every 20,000 to 60,000 miles. That depends on how and where you drive. But with the quality of gear oils now a days I would definitely recommend closer to the 60,000 interval. Glad you enjoyed the video brother. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@coreyvannest9187]

Thanks.. 👍👍

[@MrV2u]

You got it brother.

[@028tyrone]

Im not sure but im thinking my front differential low on fluid, i keep hearing a roaring noise when driving the faster i drives the louder it gets but it goes away when i comes to a stop.. i already had both wheel bearings replaced last yr i wouldnt think it would be bad within a yrs time what you think ?

[@MrV2u]

I’ve had new hub bearings go bad fast. Also it could be the other hub bearings. But I’d check your front and rear driveshafts. Grab them close to the front and rear of each one and try to rock it up and down. It should have no play at all. If all good then pop the fill plug and check the fluid level in the transfer case as well as the differential. Let me know if that helps brother.

[@jorgetafolla9329]

Hi Bro good morning excellent video!!! i have a question for a Grand Cherokee limited 2008 Quadradrive II, about the oil viscocity to the front differential is the same like you are using in this video??? 75w 140?

[@MrV2u]

Get the same brand and weight as me and you’ll have no problem. Other brands don’t have the proper additive mixed in that Jeep requires. Let me know how you make out brother.

[@zstrode.8953]

@@MrV2u make sure if u use a different vrenat to mix 2oz of friction modifier in each differential

[@MrV2u]

@@zstrode.8953 your correct brother. Royal purple has the additive in it already but some brands need it added.

[@bud7188]

Many brands have the additive now. I'm putting in Castrol right now.

[@MrV2u]

Never hurts to double check. Thanks for the tip brother.

[@nikolaystoykov9413]

How much oil did both the diffs take using the pump method for the rear one, as not all the fluid could be pumped out that way? Also did you put in the Mopar limited slip additive to the oil, or that is not necessery if the oil has an additive in it?

[@MrV2u]

I used 4 1/4 quarts of royal purple 75-140w. You get out pretty much all the fluid from the rear diff. It just saves time and headaches doing it that way. I don't have a limited slip differential so I don't have the need to add the mopar additive. I read somewhere that if you use the Royal Purple brand you don't have to use the additive as that brand has it all ready in it. Hope that helps.

[@nikolaystoykov9413]

Yeah, thanks for the info!

[@koopspook]

5 Star Jeep Club I did read that after a few days it would start to chatter or whatnot so might as well use the additive even when using royal purple

[@MrV2u]

If you don't have a limited slip differential it won't be a problem!

[@trystanleddy7230]

Great video, just saved a lot of money on doing my own work! Thank you

[@rcaddict3815]

my rear diff bolts were easy to get off

[@ajaypro2881]

Hi, I know this video is old. But I’m a novice mechanic and I want to know if it is safe to use what oil you’re using, or should I go with OEM fluid?

[@MrV2u]

Ajay Pro the oil I used is better than OEM brother. Let me know how you make out. It’s not a hard job to do. Good luck

[@ajaypro2881]

Cool if I get a brand and type number? It'd be appreciated.

[@MrV2u]

Royal purple 75W-140 it’s at 2:36 in the video. Let me know how you make out brother.

[@ajaypro2881]

@@MrV2u hey man. Thanks again. Your video was informative and very cool. Up next, transfer case!

[@ilusha55]

Is whining noise during acceleration can be fixed by changing the gear fluid as shown here ? (seems to come from rear)

[@MrV2u]

It can be anything brother. It could be the transmission, wheel hubs, differentials, axles, Etc.. Have you had any of these serviced and or replaced yet?

[@ilusha55]

@@MrV2u hubs replaced recently so it's not that I hope. The sound happens only when driven hard for extended period of time, regardless of speed.

[@MrV2u]

Check your drive shafts for play brother.

[@ilusha55]

@@MrV2u will do thanks !

[@michaappi]

hello i have a 07 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo. Please what type of fluid do i need and how many quarts please, thank you

[@MrV2u]

It’s all in the video brother. It’s the same as my 2006.

[@michaappi]

@@MrV2u thanks brother

[@028tyrone]

What tool do i need to get off the front axle to put gear oil in

[@MrV2u]

I didn’t pull no axles in this video. If your talking about the fill plug it’s a 14mm hex head.

[@028tyrone]

Sorry but yeah that was it

[@metalhalide4043]

I have C200F on WK and only got about one quart in on drain and refill, its says 1.8 Qts., is the data incorrect?

[@MrV2u]

All you have to do brother is fill it up like I did in the video making sure the Jeep is on level ground till it dribbled out slightly. Just like in the video my friend. Let me know if that helps.

[@metalhalide4043]

@@MrV2u I was just needing to know why 1.8 was not going in, a Diff shop advised me 1.8 Qts. is for dry fill, drain and fill for me was 1 Qt. on the C200F..

[@MrV2u]

@@metalhalide4043 they are correct if you leave the drain open and could tilt the entire axle/truck side to side you would drain out more. But they are correct brother. But I’ve changed diff fluids from everything from trucks, pickups, jeeps you name it and the way I do it is best. Once it goes to a slow dribble cap it off and your golden.

[@metalhalide4043]

@@MrV2u I do mine every 50k, the oil color was good so I do not mind only get 1 Qt. out, with the NAG1 TX only 5 Qts. comes out with pan drop, full fill is 10 Qts., that is reason enough to change it more often being you can only get half the capacity out..

[@MrV2u]

Your well ahead of the game brother. I don’t see any problems in the future with your on point maintenance. Keep it up brother and if you ever have any questions I’m always around for advice.

[@johnwerner6794]

Is the 4.7 the same

[@MrV2u]

Yes sir

[@majinvgta5538]

is the transfer case different from the diferential?

[@MrV2u]

Not sure what you mean brother. But the transfer case is what drives the driveshafts which in turn go into the front and rear differentials.

[@user-sy6gq9yk1d]

@@MrV2u i have a 2005 jeep grand Cherokee 4x4 and when i first take off it feels like i run over something i guess its the front differential? I have the 4.7 so I'm guessing we using the same oil weight for differential

[@MrV2u]

Джеррет Нет your using the same weight as me brother. Check your driveshafts, ball joints, tie rods, and sway bar links. They can all give you the same sound.

[@user-sy6gq9yk1d]

@@MrV2u the weird thing is its only when i start it snd then drive and it's like a loud boom boom in the front and traction control light flashes then cuts off when it stops. Thanks for advice

[@MrV2u]

Джеррет Нет I’m like 80 percent sure it’s a hub bearing. Do you have a check engine light on? Can you pull the codes and tell me what you get? I’ve had similar symptoms and it was a hub bearing.

[@75jjj]

Rust,rust...everywhere is rust

[@MrV2u]

Branislav Lekic lmao yup for sure. Nothing like the north east.

[@lstruggy]

@@MrV2u how r u brother hope all is good! How crucial is it for me to open the rear axle diff cover and clean out all the gears w brake fluids then use razor blade to clean out old leftover gasket from cover/housing then wipe clean let it dry then use gasket maker? Or should I just pop that cover w flat head drain n fill? I’ve never replaced the fluids ever but I only drive freeway miles just hit 196K. And finally if I don’t have the tool to measure lbs/ft torque tool could I just wing it meaning hand tight all 10 bolt evenly as I could using standard wrenches set I got from amazon? Tnx in advance brother 🤙🏽

[@MrV2u]

Hey brother all is good on my end. How you been? Unless you hear noise or grinding coming from the differential I would just pop that cover off and refill it like in the video. I’ve never had issue doing it this way. Let me know how you make out brother.

[@lstruggy]

@@MrV2uI’ve been good fam ty just staying low here in Vegas just trying to avoid this summer avg 108heat another 6 weeks or so left then we’re back to normal weather lol 😎 ya I don’t hear any noises coming from diffs or transfer case at all just a 200K miles maintenance I want to do been taking care of her real good since day 1. Thanks for the advice brother I will follow that. Will 2 qrts be enough for each diffs as well as the transfer case and if I pop the rear cover I should use a pump to get all of the old fluids out first b4 filling it up again?

[@MrV2u]

@@lstruggy 2 each should be more than enough. Make sure you get the one I used since it’s synthetic. You don’t have to add anything to it. Make sure you get the pump to suck out as much as possible. Let me know how you do brother. Good luck my friend.