Checking Jeep cvt transmission fluid

Today we show you checking Jeep cvt transmission fluid is pretty simple. It's not a magically unicorn like some people may make you believe.
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[@johnstreitt2474]

The dipstick is so long I can now check my neighbors transmission fluid from across the street.

[@sasfiremaiden840]

😂😂

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Yup

[@mrfixitdellacertifiedfield5376]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 The Jeep engineers should be FIRED!!! IM NOT paying $195.00 TO CHEKC MY Transmission fluid

[@alfonsominopoli9301]

Much appreciated. First time I worked on one of these. Saved me a ton of time and now I own my very own 4 foot dipstick! Thank you!

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Nice welcome to the club...

[@markrodgers1965]

How ?

[@cherylgaston479]

So much easier ti have the transy dipstick built in the car ,bringing it to the dealer will cost a fortune

[@montydaniels1054]

Hey were you & Wayne joking around? This video seemed like 2 guys who didn't want to take any responsibility with the fluid level. So to me it just seemed like sorta telling us where it was.. The Fluid Checking, was from 3:47 to 3:53 So just that what, 6 to maybe 7 seconds long was reading the fluid section of the video. So you go to Autozone, you tell them the model & year, they give you the correct dipstick & then you do the checking & it should coincide with the temperature of the fluid. I'm gonna try using my Infrared Thermometer, which I use for testing Laptop or Desktop Motherboard's, The Graphic's Card GPU & CPU's. The Infrared Thermometer can give you the reading in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. This evening I was checking the fluid level's in my Jeep Patriot & I just used the engine oil dipstick. Although the diameter of the CVT Oil filler tube is larger than the dipstick ring & cap I could still get the CVT fluid on the dipstick which was right between full & well actually just below the add mark. All I need is one good reading. 60 years of being able to go by a cold mark reading and then all of a sudden, the car companies decide it's better not to trust people with a dipstick because we're just to stupid to check the fluid level. I'm still trying to figure out why dipsticks haven't been leaked out to the public from the dealerships, like everything else.....

[@stephanierheadenniche]

Thanks you

[@bluegill2030]

Wish this was a better video, seems like it started out good then ends right when it got to the important part!!!!!

[@altonneese3315]

Wasted my time watching this also.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It's all there...

[@DennisFriedman]

This what the Jeep dealer told me if you have a warranty and want to keep it so that if anything goes wrong, it must be done by a trained technician, at or before your owners manual says, if not your warranty for that CVT transmission will be not will not be covered, as far as the other stuff, if it is not a covered by a warranty. you have the right to have done when you want it done, and can be done by you or anyone else that knows how to do it. As for me, I am a retired truck mechanic, not have a warranty cost me $8,000 dollars, as in my case the bank would not loan me the money to replace the transmission, forcing me to buy another Jeep like the one I lost.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

I have no idea what your going on about..

[@BBRR442]

awesome tutorial! huge dip stick lol

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad we could help

[@Difrentstyles]

Could low transmission fluid be an issue for a jeep compass 2007the 4×4 is coming on while driving causing car to stall

[@DennisFriedman]

Why did you end the video right when he read the dipstick....

[@fouellet1701]

Dipshit...

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It's a dipstick... It has numbers..

[@Salyputy]

Thanks So much for advise n knowledge Your the Greatest

[@JohnVHLife]

Such a cheesy design, SUBBD!

[@montydaniels1054]

I was at an auto salvage yard & found a dipstick, (probably a engine dipstick). At any rate, I put it into the transmission on my 2010 Jeep Patriot. Pulled it out & marked it where the fluid level was, ( I had checked the fluid level before using my engine oil dipstick so I could compare the fluid levels on each dipstick). I'll be changing filers & trans fluid next week. Once I refill the system, I'll check it both cold & hot & mark it accordingly. I made a pocket by the fender to store this dipstick along the same side the transmission is on. It's like 18'' long, not 4 feet like those idiot dipsticks from amazon.... Dealers want $75 to check your trans fluid because according to Jeep, owners are not smart enough to keep the correct fluid level in the transmission of their vehicle....

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

They are that long so they can be used in other applications like my 300c where it's about the right size

[@montydaniels1054]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 Yeah, the Jeep Liberty, 07 for sure needs a longer stick. On the Patriot I have, any small engine oil dipstick would work. I understand the reasoning behind it. But for people who never look at a owners manual or notice what that plug is, I hope they never get a leak that they don't catch.

[@airadcli1011]

Thanks for your responses. What are good companies who sell affordable cvt trans. Who are your favorites?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

I sell used auto parts.. so your local salvage yard... You can use car-part.com

[@dogarflores9475]

Means if its about 30 fill line then, at cold temp, the level is good according to the chart

[@stephanierheadenniche]

Is this correct?

[@G_RAThbun]

Did you leave the dipstick in the transmission? While you rented through the gears?

[@jmacd8817]

So, you start the vehicle. Run it through the gears. Do you check the fluid level while running, like “normal” automatic transmissions? (I assume so, as it looked like the engine was running in the vid)

[@mrfixitdellacertifiedfield5376]

Sorry bud the dipstick DOES NOT HIT the bottom of the pan but a internal plastic cage

[@christianmommie]

I love your T-shirt.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Gotta rep it..

[@andreadanone4682]

interesting the maintenance you have carried out. I have a 2014 compass, 2.0 petrol vvt and have not found any technical information and history on this type of jeep engine. Do you have something to tell me or point to some links? Thank you very much

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

there is a ton of stuff it's part of the tigershark engine line.

[@airadcli1011]

Thanks. You taught me something! I have a 2003 Saturn Vue that I bought from a deceased neighbor and I'm told that it could have a cvt trans. It's moving but dragging and I was told to try Transmission fix before trying to buy another one. I learned from your video that a dip stick can be purchased with a chart attached. I can't get any help from auto zone about the trans as if you can really put the fix in yourself but we're not helping you here. How can you help me whether a website or whatever, PLEASE! I hope I'm clear and making some sense in this comment.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Not sure. I've nevermessed with them. Im sure a Google search can lead you somewhere .

[@airadcli1011]

Thanks but I understand from you and comments that autozone sells cvt dip sticks.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@airadcli1011 right, for many applications.. if they don't sell it for yours then they don't..

[@montydaniels1054]

How do you like your Saturn Vue.I'm actually thinking of buying one from a southern state like Tennessee, or at least from Kentucky.

[@chrisaustin4038]

Here’s a cool question. Where is the A/C drain tube located at on your Jeep Compass? Mine is blocked by a bunch of debris of some kind but I can’t find it anywhere.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Usually under the cowl by wipers

[@mctx2020]

thanks for the tutorial love the shirt hahaha

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad to help... It's my fav shirt..

[@tomfoster1955]

Yeah these guys look like they know what they’re doing now use this one many times

[@joseguajardo5439]

Do i need a specif dipstick or what type cuz I'm seeing AutoZones website and I'm seeing like 3 different ones

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

The one for your car.

[@beckycollins3190]

I watched your video. Went to auto zone and got the dipstick and no pamphlet.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Then they ripped you off.

[@beckycollins3190]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 gah of course. I got ripped off buying the car with all the issues then get ripped off by the first guy I take it to. Might as well get ripped off by the auto part guy My luck haha

[@SageElvie]

Thanks!

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad we could help

[@emmaperry8986]

I went to Auto Zone and was surprised they didn’t have anything to help. Told we to go to a dealership to read my 2006 Jeep Patriot dip stick because it was pressurized. On one of the video Auto Zone name was mentioned to have this dip stick to read for oil. I don’t think my transmission is done but it moves very slow. Need help because dealerships would charge arm and a leg I don’t have. Thanks

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Yea, dont truat anything they tell you at parts stores, i qorked at them all and 95% of the people that work there know nothing about cars. Just go in and give them the part number in the video and miraculously they will have it...

[@mc1412007]

Fyi i use obd jscan and purchased from amazon a cheap code reader they validated. Obd jscan is friggin awsome. U can use it in demo mode before u buy a $20 key to activate it

[@MyPostville]

So, i can get a long wire, mark the mm & stick it and get the same reading? Tnx

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You would have no idea how the wire would act inside. Not worth saving $20 imo..

[@BrianSmith84]

"There's nothing on it" then "30" - WTF.............I'll read the comments to actually get the best idea from others

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

No idea what your talking about

[@Honeyyumyum]

Thank u so is that the only place where the transmission is located it show in other video different for 2007 jeep compass

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It might change slightly but all have a cap just like that

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

It might change slightly but all have a cap just like that

[@birdman7941]

Will it start to overheat if the coolants low ? Like the transmission light comes on at 70 plus

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Technically yes... The trans cooler is cooled by engine coolant.. if coolant is low it becomes hotter cause it can't cool properly... Easy way to find out is put coolant in it..

[@RykerLife]

No one ever actually shows or tells you what the millimeters on the stick should read when full and at hot operating temperature

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

because you cant do it that way. that's why I show how to do it this way. You have no way of knowing what the trans temp is and it goes bases of off temp and mm.. So if you know what the outside temp is you know about what the trans temp is after it say over night..

[@RykerLife]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 okay mine reads about 45 after sitting all night and it's usually around 80° here in South Carolina in the morning but when my truck has been driven and at full temperature pretty much I look at the stick and there's barely anything just on the bottom quarter of the stick and then the chart it kind of shows like the hotter the vehicle the higher it should go up on the stick but that's not the case the hotter the vehicle the less transmission fluid is on the stick that's what I don't get

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

sounds like you might be getting a false reading somehow.. Most any fluid as it heats up it expands, so the hotter the more you get.. Are you checking it on a level area, at the same spot? You should also just shift it through the gears before checking cause the trans will drain down over night, maybe drive it back and forth a few feet. And flow the instructions with the stick you got for doing it in park, neutral, or drive.. Hope this helps some..

[@vcmdpropulsion126]

cant find one from autozone.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Link in description

[@canoncodak3017]

What is the right type for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Cvt gear oil?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

I have some linked in the description.

[@teralogic]

I stick in my dipstick but it's absolutely dry. There's no oil in the transmission. I checked because I found oil at the parking lot and I've been hearing squeaky noise whenever I step on it. Now, I going to top it up according to the chart but I'm wondering how did the transmission oil leak out? How do I find the leak?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You can climb under and take a look or lay something under to find the drips.

[@Lilpatojo1]

I can not find how to check the oil, I've been looking for the little plug where one dips the dipstick and I can't find it

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Simple Google search should tell you what you need to know...

[@gregschroer2314]

Normally under the cover over the battery

[@coachsalling]

Looks nothing like a 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude. Any suggestions?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

yea that is wan newer. probably have to take it to the dealer or buy a special dipstick.

[@bluegill2030]

Well good thing we didn’t get to see what the guy in the front did.. nothing on here oh wait 27...???????? Ok, now what?? Horrible video

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Sometimes you gotta do stuff for yourself..

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

Sound like he made that number up at the end..

[@ramonv-h5719]

Yes! I fucking love your shirt.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad you enjoyed..

[@paulamiller912]

Thank you, the only thing I put my dislike on is… could you please quit wasting my time I cannot afford anything else. I am a 61 year old grandma that HAS TO do things on my own. I do not need anything or anyone else so please all I’m trying to do is find out how to. And I don’t have time to waiting around if you can’t tell me quick. Sorry but that’s my reality.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

No idea what your point is.. seems like you got plenty of time to write a paragraph tho..

[@Chololorian]

I have a 2008 compass whats the limit for it to go to

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Get rid of it asap... You can see your future...

[@anon1168]

I have a 2012 jeep patriot and my trans fluid cap is not located there, im still looking for it

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Not sure

[@ShaneTL4582]

It is probably broken off half way down like mine was. They are known for it

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@ShaneTL4582 what is broken half way down? They only have a tube from factory no stick

[@ShaneTL4582]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 the actual tube. I went to do a fill and couldn't find the fill cap, looked half way down and the fill tube was broke half way at the connector. Alot of forums people reported the same issue.

[@brittaneybleu2665]

I need someone to come check mine I have a 07 Jeep Compass and it’s running rough 😅

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Transmission would affect it running rough

[@shamekagordon7955]

Do you have to take these jeeps to the Jeep dealership to check the transmission fluid

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

I'm not a dealership or even a public garage...

[@sasfiremaiden840]

I love my 2015 Jeep Patriot, but it doesn't love me. I just had the engine replaced, after blowing a gasket. Nothing is normal, easy or regular on these cars. I AM OVER IT!!! The tranny dipstick is missing an the piece is broke off in the hole. My car recently started running rough, whining an whirring an changing gears hard. Another dipstick is almost 40 bucks an $65 just to refill the tranny fluid. This is ridiculous. I cannot wait to pay this car off an get RID of it!!!😩

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You can sell it before it's paid off

[@sasfiremaiden840]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 DONE ✌🏼After blowing a second engine. I really tried!!!😔

[@brandonsmith5692]

My 08 caliber 120k miles all of a sudden we wer3 driving back from kentucky and on the last 20 minutes before we got home bam the trans light came on. Engine temp was good. So I had to go to the closest exit and let it cool down for 20 min. We bought this thing maybe a month ago!. Anyone tell me why it would get hot like that and then be fine again. Any suggestions on what I need to do

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Yes, sell it asap and cut your losses... Harsh but it's reality. You should do homework on cars before you buy them. They are on my top 5 worst cars to buy..

[@brandonsmith5692]

Yea we usually lookup cars before we buy. But honestly i can find reports on every car made on Google that complain. Everything checked out when we test drove it. Luckily it hasn't done it again yet. Thanks for th3 advice though

[@user-rr6cg8uy2u]

The stock trans oil coolers on calibers are really not great. Mine does this as well on extremely long or hot road trips. Installing a bigger oil cooler would probably help out a lot.

[@brandonsmith5692]

We sold it! Forger this crap lol

[@hellothere8972]

Why doesn't the manufacturer put a dipstick in there?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

To make you go back to the dealer

[@gregschroer2314]

$$$$$$

[@johannebuspronov1813]

i tried to find this on my jeep patriot but it didnt have.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

What year...

[@johannebuspronov1813]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 high altitude 4WD 2015

[@mewamony9497]

What about TM 2018 jeep compass and up same CVT ? ?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Any cvt made by Chrysler,Jeep, dodge... All junk.. any year and model...

[@mewamony9497]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 I asked is TM 2018 jeep compass and up cvt or no ?

[@theresagonzalez5162]

So that stick in ur hand broke off mine what’s the name of it called

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

The only stick I have is one I bought at a parts store

[@theresagonzalez5162]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 do you see the sticker on the cap that cap that holds the tube broke off my car do you know by any chance what is that tube called ?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@theresagonzalez5162 it's you transmission dip stick tube.

[@theresagonzalez5162]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 can you drop a url I can’t find it no where online and it broke today I also reached out to ur Instagram with pictures

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

@@theresagonzalez5162 it's going to be dealer only or used from a junkyard...

[@unknownfacts4809]

What's the max fill on mm when the car is cold doing a quick start like you I have a patriot

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You can either pause the video or Google it

[@grantamor1257]

Hey can you send me a pic of chart A for a 2010 grand Cherokee?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Google is your friend .

[@sandypage315]

Hi, I was changing strutts on the passenger side of my jeep patriot 2wd, and the cv axles came out, lost less than a half of quart, can I just add it that amount back without going through the trouble of buying a dip stick.thanks.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You can do anything you like.. I would highly recomend doing it correctly.. They are very picky on fluid level and that trans is like $800 used....

[@BlackOrchid639]

This work for a 2017 patriot?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Pop your hood and find out...

[@BlackOrchid639]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 no fukn shit

[@DennisFriedman]

Hi all, on my 2010 Jeep patriot, I call two different place's, both said they had the right dipstick, I got to the first place, there's just looked like a long dipstick someone cut off, I went to the second place, and it looked like the right one, it all the different marks like it was supposed too, so I got it and went home when I went to check my CTV transmission, It when in so far and it hit the bottom, I said that can't be right. I pulled the dipstick from my motor oil, whipped it off, and used it. fuck Jeep and their CTV transmissions! later I started having problems, took it to the dear to check it out, they said I could eather replace the valve body for $2500, or a new one for $8,000, so I started calling around, nobody would work on them, I found one place, all they do is replace them with new.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Yea no on touches them cause they don't want their name attached to it... A mechanic has to stand behind his work...

[@DennisFriedman]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 I don't think it's that so much as that it is a junk transmission.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Correct... So a mechanic doesn't want to have to put his name on that trans... If he touches it he warranties the whole thing.. then something else in it goes wrong and he's on the hook and looks bad..

[@DennisFriedman]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 it, not the technician that stands behind his work. It is the dealer, if the technician did not do his work the correct way he would not be working there very long. Besides not doing his job right if that car goes out on the road and crosses an account and people are killed or hurt you sue the company not the technician. Why you give me a hard time I have nothing to do with your problem, All I am trying to do is give some person free advice, You make me wish I had never got involved in this post.

[@redlabel8550]

When they go bad a you can do is replace them got nothing to do with putting. NAme .there are mechanic's that know how to work on them just gotta find lne.they aren't junk and for that matter all. New vehicles are.coming out withe. So ya either buy old vehicles.other tha. Jeeps or know what your buying before so your not kn here bitching about things u don't understand because u didnt do research on the vehicles bought before hand

[@vicfox101]

whats the part number to give to auto zone?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

The 1 in the video.

[@adamthomas531]

917-327 🤫

[@gunnerrunner1498]

What fluid do you use?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

The fluid called for by manufacturer.. always check your specific make and model. Any auto parts store can tell you type and quantity.. or a simple Google search..

[@SuperLeroy85]

How can obtain a chart like that?

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Comes with it

[@SuperLeroy85]

One more buddy, is the 2011 jeep patriot have the save transmission for a 2007 Dodge Caliber?

[@jasonshaffer9893]

That's a patriot not a compass

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

For sure a compass

[@machocrx]

Wow ur a local

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Maybe...

[@wakeUPdummies]

Nothin, 27, 30?🤣

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

not sure what you mean

[@twistedmonk778]

my cvt transmission metal pipe sheered off. piece of crap

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

not sure what metal pipe your referring to, but yes they are junk...

[@brmcain]

First

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Thanks for watching.

[@OldBiker54]

Bottom Line Dont Buy Jeep Patriot 2007-2017

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

2014 the starting putting in the Hyundai 6 speed which was much better..And they offered a manual trans as well, every year I believe.. But yes don't ever buy a Chrysler with a CVT trans.. Actually don't buy anything with a CVT TRANS unless it's Toyota cause they have it figured out... No one else does.. Lets just let CVT's in things like snowmobiles and go carts lol..

[@OldBiker54]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 They went Back to Torque Converters ,,Manual Transmissions Screwed also

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

yes, the manuals had issues but most of that was sorted by 2011. And ysa they went back to what has worked for for well over 100 years, and now all is well..

[@OldBiker54]

I was gonna buy 2010 Patriot but Backed off the Purchase cause of Tranny Problems ,Ok Thanks

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

That was 100% best choice to make!!! Glad you didn't get stuck with one of these...

[@DV6000victim]

Too many instances of pointless "so..."

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Well, atleast you learned something

[@kingmakfrog]

This is useless for a manual transmission. So change the part where u say “will work on any jeep Patriot blah blah blah

[@kingmakfrog]

That cap and tube are located elsewhere

[@KyleRice-ek6bp]

This really sucks like come on

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

Jeep is just crap. Got to buy a dip stick for it.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

You need to get a trans dipstick for nearly any newer car..

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 That, is foolish of those car companies. All car companies should provide a stock dip stick, or make the transmission maintenance free like Lexus.

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

foolish or not, cant change facts..

[@conanthedestroyer7123]

@@backwoodzcustomz1549 A fool and his money are soon parted. Cars and boats are money pits.

[@jonathanpyle1121]

This is wrong

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Sure is.. this guy is an idiot...

[@larrynelson3359]

Thank you

[@backwoodzcustomz1549]

Glad to help..