2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front & Rear Differential Oil Change & Transfer Case Fluid Replacement

This video will show you how to replace the front and rear differential oil and transfer case fluid in the 2011-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The gear oil and transfer case fluid was purchased from Amazon and I will provide links down below. Make sure you use the correct transfer case fluid because Jeep used three different transfer cases and they require different fluid. The Jeep in this video has the MP2010 transfer case which requires Shell atf 3353. The NV245 requires mopar NV247/245 transfer case lube. The others will take ATF +4 fluid.
Redline 75w-85 Gear Oil: amzn.to/3PgjHR5
Shell ATF 3353: amzn.to/3c6QH04
Mopar NV247/245 Transfer Case Lube: amzn.to/3aqD77l
Mopar ATF+4: amzn.to/3ynKqnW
Gallon & Quart Size Pump: amzn.to/3P339MP

[@yelsinchacon124]

Perfect explained DIY project. Nothing makes me feel better than doing all basic maintenance to my car myself. Thanks for your content my man.

[@psgsurferm8202]

This is great internet courtesy and very well explained- Agreed with yelsinchacon124 perfect DIY Project. I subscribed!

[@gregdombrowski9250]

Great video - organized, good camera work. Thanks! For owners that have the Quadra Trac II, the spec’d transfer case fluid is ATF +4. Shell 134 is for Quadra Trac I.

[@bendafixer4542]

Very well done. Great camera work, explanation, and calm patient work performed.

[@dustyburner]

Did mine today, surprised the transfer case only takes a half QT. Thanks for confirming.

[@dereksorted]

Excellent, so nice and clear. I wish I could have a go but too old to crawl under the car now. Will have to get the garage to do it! never mind, loved watching it!

[@gregorymurphy8675]

Nice video. I have a 2015 JGC two-wheel drive with almost 95000 miles. Not sure last time this was done as I bought the truck used w 35000. I plan on doing this the next time I change the oil. Thanks!

[@CarelessGaming2020]

Amazing video thanks!!!

[@derrickgarcia7467]

Love your videos! How do I determine which transfer case my Grand Cherokee has?

[@DSulzerfit]

Great video! Dang right to the point no bs! Heck yeah!

[@danicmda]

Great video, love the channel name! Gotta get this work done on my 2017 GC. Earned a sub

[@jimmyb2669]

Perfect. Well done👏👏👏

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

Thank you! My sister has a 2019, when is the change interval? She has about 80k. Thanks and great vid.

[@user-qo6qw7ri5q]

Nice video,but if you have an ESLD on the rear cadr you need an additive on top. I have the CG Summit disel 2016 and it is mandatory to use this additive.

[@mauriciogonzalez6302]

2018 GC Limited owner here. Have you noticed any oil on the Front diff? Trying to figure out what might might be causing it. Thanks for the video.

[@Weve_Got_This]

Going to do my 2019 now that I've watched your video. Greasemonkey wanted to charge $200 so I think I'll save a hundred bucks

[@josephfabian8604]

Local shop wanted $800 for front, back and 4x4 oil. Thank you for the great video will do change the oils myself now. I just change my engine oil last week and replaced the engine filter and cabin filter.

[@PRO4XKEV]

The only person you can trust to do it correctly is yourself. And you know it was done, and not getting screwed at a shop or from Dealer.

[@dansullivan5637]

Great, helpful video. I have a 2017 GC Trailhawk and will be doing this for both diffs. I plan to use Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 full synthetic, which contains friction modifiers for my ELSD. Do you see any issues with that? Looks like about 3 quarts should cover both diffs.

[@JD-im4wu]

nice vid is this the same for the "non grand" smaller cherokee?

[@farmereddie]

We have a 2018 JGC limited . 8 speed transmission , although I’m not sure on the differential. Might be the same as yours . We have the knob to switch to low, sand,snow etc …. Is there a way to check mine so I use the correct fluids. I asked if I did this myself and it won’t void the warranty if I document it with pictures and records. I appreciate any guidance that you can provide….. thanks

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you! I don't believe I have a rubber grommet on the diff drain plug though... will this be a big issue?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

If it wasn’t leaking before hand you should be fine.

[@bacanator95]

I know it’s a year I hope you respond 🙏🏾 but is that transfer case fluid the same as D6-ATF FLUID?

[@stevelamby7658]

Is this an altitude, or high altitude model? What kind of tires on it? Looks great, awesome video as well. Thanks

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It’s actually a Laredo with Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.

[@marcellopasini]

Thas some super clean oil you drain.. whats yout interval policy? great work!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I prefer doing them along with the transfer case every 30k-50k miles also depending on how you drive if you tow or haul a lot with if or if it gets submerged in water from off roaring on trails or towing a boat I would definitely do it every 30k.

[@rge116]

Great video but for me, no matter how hard i try, the oil pan prevents getting an allen head in the fill plug of the front diff on a 2018 High Altitude. Any suggestions or methods that may help? The last thing i want is to strip out the fill plug.

[@japandrz]

They sell short allen wrenches for tight spaces like that. I ordered a set as you also need them if you ever have to remove the driveshaft on the GC

[@mobbat42]

Hey thanks for your great video! I'm a bit lost on the right fluid for the transfer case. I crawled under the car and the case says DCS2225191 CAV7. which after some research should be the MP2010. So far so good, I can't seem to find any seller in Canada for ATF 3404... some more research is saying this has been replaced by ATF 134. Is that true? Where can I find some reliable information? Thanks

[@edward1963bg]

I found ATF-134 about a week ago on Amazon for right around $12.50 per Qt. Bottle 👍🏽

[@orvenmontinola2555]

Great job. Quick question sir, is 2015 GC altitude use same front and rear diff fluid? And also transfer case fluid? Thanks in advance

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks. Do you happen to still have the owner manual?

[@orvenmontinola2555]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE yes I do have it. If it's there I'll check it. Thank you! I really like the video and keep posting videos about your wk2

[@krisk1547]

When did they start using ATF in transfer case. Mine 05 with qd2 used gear oil. Lucky I've checked before ordering.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yeah most suvs and truck nowadays use atf.

[@HanifEFIMechanical]

Good

[@Mcbenis94]

How do you determine which transfer case your vehicle has? Also the description states that the MP2010 transfer case requires the Shell ATF 3353, but the video shows shell 134? Is 134 the same as 3353?

[@HEMI345S]

Just your model designation of your Jeep ... Laredo, Limited, Summit, etc. 😂😂😂

[@patriciocanete]

Hello how are you, how much oil did you use for the rear, front and transfer differential?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It’s been awhile since I did this but at 16:07 in the video I kind show how much I used.

[@paulshumway5880]

How do you know which transfer case your vehicle is? If they is different fluids required for each? I have a 2018 Grand Cherokee.

[@fartripper5566]

QT1 transfer case atf 134 QT2 atf +4

[@pinoyjoyrides8376]

I wonder why did you use automatic transmission fluid for transfer case instead of transfer fluid from mopar that was specific to use? Means that I can also use ATF+4 transmission fluid?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

As long as you don’t have the nv245 or mp2010 transfer case like in the video you can use the atf+4. Do you know what transfer case you have?

[@butchmiller63011]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Not to be stupid, but how do you know what transfer case you have?

[@crbourret]

@@butchmiller63011 It should have a tag on it saying what transfer case it is, however on my wife's 2016 GC the tag was missing.

[@safdaralli2567]

I have a 2018 JGC Limited 2WD 3.6L gasoline engine....1) does it have ELSD ..... 2) which is the correct differential fluid to use..75W-85 or 75W-90 and 3) do I need to add a friction modifier....thank you so much.

[@HEMI345S]

It's only mandatory to do your transfer case 😂😂😂

[@jimmyb2669]

I have a 2018 also and in the owner’s manual there is only a service item for the transfer case fluid change at 120k miles but no change indication for rear/front differential.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It’s probably because they think it’s a lifetime gear oil that never needs replaced just like the transmission fluid on these jeeps but in my opinion no oil or fluid is considered lifetime.

[@artiemcbride629]

Change your differentials every 50k and transfer case every 30k

[@marcolopez4120]

How many miles do you recommend changing the transfer case oil and differential?

[@yosefkugel4712]

Got any answers probably the manual would knoe

[@haystephen]

Are crush washers needed on the plugs?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No I reused the washers that came off and haven’t had any issues.

[@CM-mv6xf]

Is that a 4x4? I know my wife’s is just a 2wd model so is there a gear housing in the front or just the rear in my case?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yes this is a 4x4. If yours is 2wd you will only have a differential in the rear because it will be only rear wheel drive.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

5:41 is that a dead cat inside there?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

😂kinda looks like one lol. No it was a bunch of dirt and grass.

[@HorsepowerHouse]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE cat or opossum was my guess..... 😅🤣😂

[@themilkmanv]

Great work. About how many miles did you have on the fluids. Before the change? Thx

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It was around 88k

[@rustywater3219]

Get amsoil diff fluid. It comes in a package you can squeeze in like a tube of toothpaste. Don't need a pump.

[@Balticblue93]

We use Amsoil in all of our Jeep GC Overlands High Altitudes for both differentials, transfer case and transmission, replaced the trans pan with a PPE and flushed the system with Amsoil ATF years ago. Runs so much smoother. I either use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Amsoil Signature series oil. I don't use Mopar fluids or filters.

[@Quadrille763]

Are you missing a nut on the front transfer case mount?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No I don’t think so. Where are you seeing that at?

[@phantomrose1999]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I noticed that as well.

[@comowhat2744]

So how do you know which transfer case fluid to buy 3353 or ATF4... MP2010 or NV245? ? 2017 jeep grand cherokee v6,3.6l, 4x2

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

If yours is a 4x2 you won’t have a transfer case that’s only on the 4x4 models.

[@comowhat2744]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE oh wow!.. so does it need a transmission flush or is it really "the never have to change" type?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@comowhat2744 Jeep claims the transmission has a lifetime fluid that never needs to be changed but in my opinion no fluid or oil is considered lifetime because fluid starts to breakdown over time especially with heat and friction.

[@comowhat2744]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE yeah that makes sense.. I'm sure that's a way for your vehicle to get messed up so you can take it to them to fix it thus making more money! Well thank you for replying, I guess that means less work regarding the tranfer case.. I want my jeep to last so I'm trying to make sure it gets maintenance for what it needs. But at the same time trying to find out as much as I can so I don't get ripped off.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@comowhat2744 Your welcome that's smart though getting to know your vehicle before you take it in. It's hard to trust people theses days. Since yours is a 4x2 you will only have one differential as well. The biggest thing that will keep your vehicle long lasting and on the road is keeping up with oil changes. I still do all my vehicles every 3k miles even though the vehicle manufactures now recommend every 7-10k miles.

[@Renegade040]

Great video, but could you please explain, why you needed to take off the very front skid plate for?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Not really sure why lol. I guess all I really needed to remove was the steel skid plate and not the plastic one.

[@wilhelmina6429]

Is differential oil the same as transmission fluid?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No differential uses gear oil and transfer case uses automatic transmission fluid.

[@berniezvl4531]

Is it ok to use LubeGuard synthetic power steering fluid?

[@woodybear8298]

Nine-tenths of a quart, about 29 ounces, which includes 4 ounces of limited slip additive.

[@JeffPak-ec4et]

Do I need to apply some of thread Sealant on differential plug bolts?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No

[@maksim2020]

Your Jeep is on springs or on air suspension?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Springs

[@maksim2020]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Didn’t imagine that is so easy to do. Mine has air suspension and I had doubts but now I am really confident that I’ll save some money.🤓 Thank you for your video.

[@BigBlueRacing]

How do I tell what transfer case I have?

[@edward1963bg]

There should be a label on the case with a part# & serial number which I googled and found what transfer case my JGC has. I also checked my equipment list and found what transfer case that my JGC has.

[@jerellg08]

Hey nice BNSF hat 🤠

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks bud, I work on the signal side. Do you work for them?

[@jerellg08]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Nice. I work the intermodal side!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@jerellg08 that’s awesome brother! Small world we live in. Stay safe out there.

[@jerellg08]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE sure is! You as well!

[@jasonbarnes2636]

Oil looked clean. Why replace it and not just add to it?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Customer wanted it replaced. It’s still good maintenance to change about every 100k this one had 88k on it.

[@marcolopez4120]

Good video want to do my transfer case fluid they recommended this at the dealer automatic transmission fluid Mopar 5127382-AB wanted know if it’s compatible? Thanks

[@wilder211]

Does the transfer case use the same 75w85?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No it’s different depending on what transfer case you have. The mp2010 transfer case takes the shell atf 3403 like what I used in the video. If you have the nv245 transfer case it will take the mopar nv247/245 transfer case lube. All other transfer cases will take Atf +4 fluid.

[@wilder211]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE got it

[@hj7993]

Thanks. How can I identify which transfer case mosel have?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

There will be a tag on the transfer case underneath the vehicle. What model grand Cherokee do you have?

[@hj7993]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 2019 Summit

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Most likely you will have the mp2010 just like in the video just crawl underneath and check the tag to be sure though.

[@hj7993]

@BLUE COLLAR GARAGE I have to remove the skid plate to verify the model. I did some research and the one I have is MP3023 two-speed active electronic transfer case with electronic limited slip rear differential

[@hj7993]

- Quadra-Trac I (MP2010 single-speed case) (Standard on Laredo 4×4 models) - Quadra-Trac Active On Demand (MP3010 single-speed transfer case with electronic limited slip rear differential) (Standard on SRT8 models) - Quadra-Trac II (MP3023 two-speed active electronic transfer case) (Standard on Limited and Overland 4×4 models) - Quadra-Drive II (MP3023 two-speed active electronic transfer case with electronic limited slip rear differential) (Optional on 2011 Overland 4×4; Optional on 2012 Limited and Overland; Standard on 2012 Overland Summit)

[@lamortaise4458]

This oil looks brand new 🤷‍♂

[@johnmunro4952]

Gonna go ahead gonna go ahead gonna go ahead gonna go ahead gonna go ahead

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I’m gonna go ahead and say you liked the video