How to Renew transmission oil on the Jeep Cherokee 2014 to 2019

Do you need to Renew transmission oil on your Jeep Cherokee 2014 to 2019 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Jeep Cherokee (2014 - 2019) manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-...
What's covered:
All Models - Front-wheel drive & four-wheel drive
2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder
2.4L SOHC 4-cylinder
3.2L DOHC V6

[@andtow1]

Thanks for this video. I just called Jeep to discuss this exact service. I was told they are sealed for life units. Thats mind blowing to me as an industrial mechanic.

[@JackNichols-b2h]

Fill plug is a 6 mm hex head by the way

[@rosannalopez4725]

I can’t wait to be done with JEEP

[@steven6054481]

It would be good practice to remove the fill plug before draining any fluid in any system

[@coreturkoane5570]

Yes

[@seatac9365]

I do this every time!

[@jamesflou]

the hex socket broke when trying to remove the fill plug. That thing is glued in there? I had to go underneath because my arm is too big to reach through the wheel well. That plug does loosen counter clockwise right?

[@KingIrvXL]

@@jamesflou did you ever figure it out? Which way to turn?

[@KingIrvXL]

Why

[@Irrelevant_691]

All that to get to the transmission fluid. Gotta love Jeep...

[@ericfaley9019]

The car went from being on Jack stands to being on a hoist. Cheating

[@jaimelopez7486]

Thank you for such a good video clear, and easy, points that were clear to me, make sure car is level (to drain as much as posible and have a good refill level), remove tire (makes easy to reach the refill orifice), measure how much oil you remove to be close at refill. Thank you for tip in making dip stick. Great job, I ended up buying the Haynes Manual, excellent material. Thanks again.

[@menotyou7762]

first thing I buy when *I get a new car is a Haynes manual. Second thing I get is the correct software for the OBDII. When I say correct I mean software that is meant for the model and year of car. with those two things there is very little a guy can't do with regard to servicing and repairs.

[@petermichael8921]

Thanks for this. A couple of findings on my 2019 2.4. 1. With a shop light right behind the center of the engine cover, pointing down, and your left knee over the trim fastener that lies on plastic trim, between the pressed jeep symbol and the coolant tank, (i used a 3 step ladder to get there), you have a perfect top-down view, and easy in and out access for the dipstick measurements. Way better than coming in from the side. 2. According to the video I was high by a quart this entire time (90k). Took nearly a perfect 4 quarts out. Put 3 in, right at 16mm 122 F. This makes me doubt the chart in the video, but I will get a backup source for it. 3. After making the wire dipstick, i wrapped it tightly with blue painter's tape. (1 strip up and down, wrap tightly and adhere to itself on one side, cut off the excess) This is a one time only, as you wouldnt want to risk putting tape in there, but it will display CLEARLY the exact fluid level.

[@alejandropicazo9874]

How many qt you put at the end and what brand I have the same truck thanks in advance

[@petermichael8921]

@@alejandropicazo9874 3 quarts. Just some ATF from the local auto parts joint. NOT OEM.

[@div-Dareios]

ye, I was also way higher with the oil according to the chart from video. But I checked service manual from jeep and theres a chart with completely different numbers. For 50°C is nominal level at 26mm, thats 10mm more. So I just refill the same amount of oil as I drained. I believe that all the temperature/level charts on internet are wrong.

[@user-qq4yl4pm3r]

How many qt 2.3v6 9

[@KingIrvXL]

@@div-Dareiosdid the 4 qts still work fine? What tool is needed to remove the fill and drain plug?

[@tonyicon5752]

if the jepp is only jacked from front , reading will be incorect ... car needs to be level .

[@JG-nk7ld]

For anyone out there this is also the same process for jeep compass minus the undercarriage plastic. Thank you so much!!!!

[@pedro75392]

You can the pump at autozone

[@gregorytolson1648]

I think this also applies to a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Has the 2.4l and 9 speed ZF

[@vijaybhutiya542]

What’s temperature should be good after changing the transmission fluid ??

[@aronjohn84]

@@vijaybhutiya542 it says on the part where it's shows where the level showed be with the temp

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

PTU drain and fill next? Love our Cherokee!

[@MrMsrsound]

This is what I've be looking for "PTU drain and fill" did you ever find out?

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

@@MrMsrsound Sorry, not yet.

[@KingIrvXL]

@@ElectricDanielBoonehave you ever drain and filled the PtU yet?

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

@@KingIrvXL not yet… I sure need to get to that. Our Cherokee has about 57k miles on it now. Started having engine problems, so I started changing the oil at 4k mile intervals and fortunately those problems all went away!

[@pedro75392]

Tools 1136 Transmission Fill Plug Socket, 14MM

[@williambrady8653]

The filter is built into the trans pan (lovely idea, not) so you have to get a new pan. He does not seem to change the pan/filter. Is there value in just changing the fluid and NOT the filter? I assume some, but...thoughts?

[@ELCAZANOVIAS]

That's what I ask myself

[@360_tours]

This is a not the Grand Cherokee. To change the filter in just the regular cherokee you have to drop the transmission and take it apart. So mainly you just change the fluid.

[@ejohnson3837]

Absolutely, The fluid is much more important than the filter. It is hydraulic fluid and over time it breaks down with heat. If you plan on keeping your car more than 100k, it is well worth it to change to fresh fluid.

[@JD-im4wu]

@@ejohnson3837 my tranny fluid came out BLACK after only 65K miles, shouldve changed it earlier! Jesh! MOPAR is Criminal!

[@user-ny5ec2um9i]

Transmission Fluid change recommended at what mileage for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@JD-im4wu]

im changing mines at 65K and it came BLACK wish i did this in the 30's! MOPAR is Criminal Enterprise trying to destroy the transmission so you buy a new jeep / transmission? No thanks!

[@tsterioff]

Why do they do this to us.

[@violentmo2241]

b/c dipsticks and tubes are expensive when you are talking about 100,000 k + units.

[@kjhnsn7296]

That's BS. Dipsticks are a cheap and reliable way for vehicle owners to quickly check fluid levels and condition at HOME. Manufacturers are looking to drive traffic to dealer service for even simple things. Always a money grab...

[@duke6024]

@@kjhnsn7296 I guess so some trouble maker don't put sand nonsense. Maybe they felt prevent false warranty claims not sure

[@pedro75392]

Man where to buy the 14×1.5 hex bit socket, anyone

[@pedro75392]

😢

[@marcusorillious8339]

Did you use Mopar 8 and 9 Speed Automatic transmission fluid?

[@jamesmcclain2522]

its the same fluid

[@CinderShar]

I have a 2014 Grand Cherokee limited is this how I would change my fluid as well

[@Zxjd]

what kind of fluid does it take?

[@tm5latt]

bruh I'm not doin all dat

[@jeffmeisterr]

Does the engine needs to be running when you check the fluid with a dipstick?

[@snapkrispies5324]

No

[@adventures_media]

Haynes - how can you have the wrong fill level chart up? And how can you tell people to check trans level with only tbe front of the car jacked? This is wrong and people will destroy their trannys

[@terrancetessnor2976]

What oil does it need ATF or CBT

[@ejohnson3837]

8-9 speed fluid only.

[@augustgustafson5834]

Only 3.25 litres of fluid came out of my 2016 jeep cherokee 9spd 3.2 v6 it was at room temp. I filled it with around 3.25 of fresh fluid. Shame there is no pan to drop and clean your magnets

[@sandersalazar9114]

Hi, what type of fluid? Can i put ordinary ATF?

[@augustgustafson5834]

@Sander Salazar anything that says it suits zf9 and zf8 transmissions

[@pedro75392]

Anyone is going to talk about what size ellen key or socket to use..Its a tape of metric size and where to buy it.

[@nolansaincome3520]

6mm allen

[@emrah....]

What jack stands do yall use to be able to full stand under a vehicle? Cause I'll take 200 of them like seriously yall used a lift how do you expect someone to do this with Jack stands

[@RichDaDon300]

I know this a old comment, i use these stands you could drive onto it raises the front and i would just use two jack stands in the back, you wont be able stand lol but it gives someone plenty of space under the car

[@Fullrusher]

Is there a Hanes manual for replacing the transmission, I 2anna learn to do some car stuff , as I enjoy learning to fix stuff on my cars

[@Andresotalora1431]

Hola soy seguidor NUEVO. A cuantas millas es adecuado hacer este cambio de liquido de transmicion TENGO UN JEEP CHEROKE 2016

[@Topostahp]

Hola, es recomendable realizar el cambio de aceite de transmisión cada 2 años o 60.000 a 80.000 kms (primer tramo si es solo ciudad y segundo tramo si es mas carretera lo recorrido)

[@karljolley8346]

this is pretty much the same as 2015 renegade awd.

[@matthewbellaus3752]

What does the actual dipstick look like? Is it a rod or a long cable?

[@jtropfenbaum7931]

How many miles before ATF change is needed ?

[@V6Woodro]

Mines at 97000 miles 2014, and it's been shifting slow and weird through gears, I believe every 90k miles

[@gerardosoto8878]

I read a article that says it’s recommended to change it every 2 years or every 30k miles, mines at 70k and barely going to get its first fluid change

[@sbond1963]

It depends on the manufacturer and the type of transmission. They are all different. For this one on a jeep FCA says lifetime which is until it blows up. The manufacturer says 150,000 km which is 93K. Honda, which has a similar transmission and uses his fluid says 60 K. I’m going with 50k because the factory Mopar fluid is semi synthetic and on the label it says Shake well before using!

[@ejohnson3837]

50-60,000 miles is what i have always done, all my cars. If you wait too long you risk a slipping transmission after a fluid change. I would never wait till 100,000 to do one.

[@leonardscollisioncenterleo504]

Great video should be the only one you see.

[@fadyfrancis3662]

hi there, can you do a video for changing the Transmission oil pressure sensor ? or can you show me where is it located?

[@BoostMobileCarlArce]

Intelligent information

[@troyemery9888]

How many kms or miles should you complete this service?

[@williamforgey8975]

very helpful thanks

[@kevinealrio]

Hi, could you help me?, in my country is strange this sytem, i just want to apply more oil, cause the sensor show me that it level is 1/4 😥, so, i need dreaned or only re-chageded? What oil it need, how much it need and what is it name of pump, the pipe of pump is universal size? Blessings of Mexicali, Baja California Mexico 🙌

[@duke6024]

Sounds like enclosed system has a leak or not filled fully previously

[@CHEEBnRUN]

same for the 3.2?

[@pedro75392]

You need an Ellen tool 14

[@JG-nk7ld]

Great Video! Do you know if this is the same process for a 2018 Jeep Compass? I believe they have the same engine and automatic transmission

[@HaynesManuals]

Good question. Yes, the procedure should be similar, if not the same, on a Jeep Compass with the same engine/trans.

[@JG-nk7ld]

@@HaynesManuals yes I completed this last week and its identical for the 2018 compass. Thank you guys so much!!

[@dets1998]

@J G will this be the same for 2019 jeep compass with the 9 speed?

[@duke6024]

Thanks a little off topic my 2015' jeep Grand Cherokee Overland is throwing a dual clutch code. Can someone help explain my start researching this point and estimate cost. Thanku

[@pedro75392]

What size socket to remove transmission plug on top not the pan.. Anyone out there with the answer..

[@nolansaincome3520]

6mm allen

[@hottrending663]

Was you able to loosen the fill plug? I just can't get it out 🤦🏽🤦🏽

[@luciosanchez4890]

Awesome thanks

[@sbond1963]

Looks like when you measured it only the front was lifted.

[@pedro75392]

It's actually 8 mm hex alle key

[@alfredamaro3049]

hello, only the oil is changed, not the one to change the transmission filter

[@iGaRaai90]

You can't change the filter on these, it's between the transmission casing halves.

[@tr5946]

Put the jack stands under the subframe of the vehicle. Placing the stand on a body weld is a good way to damage the body.

[@douglasbunn166]

Is this for v6 or 4 cylinder 2.4

[@alanacosta7227]

Both

[@alanacosta7227]

How many miles???

[@keeganrose1469]

Will someone please respond to these comments.

[@user-ix1xl6su7t]

Yo creo que lo hacen todo más complicado para que le demos trabajo a los mecánicos envés de que nosotros lo hagamos solos

[@jaimelopez7486]

Realmente es facil de hacer el cambio, solo use el jack(gato con el que vino) en general es el procedimiento que se describe aqui. Se ve complicado pero realmente es sencillo. Considerando lo que cobran, lo caro es el fluido (3800 pesos por 7 botellas) herramientas especiales, la bomba (250 pesos, juego de llaves allen 250 pesos) lo demas una matraca y extension.

[@brethazeltine4056]

I thought you checked fluid level with vehicle running.

[@sbond1963]

On most transmissions, yes. Even the Honda version of this yes. But not on this one I guess.

[@cityporpiacirillo9496]

Hi, how many liters did you refill?

[@ejohnson3837]

mine took 3 and 3/4 quarts to bring it to the correct level.

[@raymundoarredondovelazco2850]

What's transmisión is ??

[@yo-yo8911]

Hello is this for a trail hawk as well?

[@ejohnson3837]

Anything with 2.4 engine

[@pedro75392]

Torque 15 buck at harbor freight

[@Mason-dg8ko]

If you drain out x amount of fluid and then add that exact amount do you still need the tool?

[@zoe7657]

Always best to verify

[@joshmatthew4125]

Does it have a trans filter?

[@jonathanmiranda9435]

It’s a internal filter. Transmission has to be pulled out to replace

[@joshmatthew4125]

@@jonathanmiranda9435 thanks, they made that nice and convenient.😄

[@SaltyBear92]

Is this the transmission or transfer case? I’m a noob. Still learning.

[@FUmoneyWorshippers]

That is the transmission. A transfer case isn’t attached to the engine.

[@alfZbarkada]

Would this be the same process for the Cherokee trailhawk?

[@timmyvarvel9196]

It should be. It's the same engine and transmission but the skid plate is different

[@keeganrose1469]

How much fluid was drained out?

[@genekorin3390]

6 quters when you remove pan and filter and 4 just drain and fill

[@kengreenwood4521]

You ain't removing the pan and filter without removing the transmission.. the joys of "sealed for life" systems.

[@sbond1963]

About 3.7 quarts comes out. Which is roughly 50% Plus or minus. So plan on having a gallon available. Then just do it again in a couple years. You can also use the cooler return line and do all of it. That’s what I do on my GM vehicles. But somebody smarter than me needs to tell me which line that is and where it is lol. Until then it’s drain and fill

[@pedro75392]

Size of socket or he bit size..? Anyone.. Instead of complaining and explaining how stupid it is to remove or do can someone tell us the damn size of the tool to remove the transmission plug fron the top.

[@jaimelopez7486]

to remove drain plug and refill orifice is the same hey wrench 9 mm

[@job38four10]

Video says transaxle but description says transmission, well which is it..... Then instead of measuring fluid after draining how about measure the fluid level first before the draining. The only good idea is the coat-hanger dip-stick providing 140mm is correct length but then you fail to mention how far up on dipstick the fluid suppose to be, and how does fresh fluid get that hot so quick by that chart,,, and then the Jeep wasn't on level ground to begin with, I find this video vary vague on details.....

[@sbond1963]

Yeah, that name is misleading. It’s known as a trans axle when the axles connect directly to the transmission. It’s known as a transmission when the wheels are connected using a driveshaft. In this case, it’s both if you have 4WD. The 140 MM dipstick is available everywhere. I got one off eBay. Checking level is like anything else. The vehicle needs to be level. I use ramps in the back and jacks in the front so I can get to it. It’s mostly a measuring game but if you want to be sure, use the temperature chart and the dipstick. Otherwise it’s a straightforward, drain and fill and you don’t have to worry about the vehicle being level.

[@ejohnson3837]

If you have 2 wheel drive it is a transmission. If you have 4 wheel drive it is a transaxle.

[@sbond1963]

I’m confused. Is the engine on or off when you check the level?

[@ejohnson3837]

looks as if it was off from the video. Better to check the level both ways before you drain the old fluid to be safe.

[@sbond1963]

@@ejohnson3837 I did that. Turns out running gives the correct level. That’s about the only thing that’s the same as the old days lol

[@ejohnson3837]

@@sbond1963 good info. thanks

[@myname2263]

No filter ????????

[@papi8370]

You gotta take the transmission out to access it ☹

[@myname2263]

@moreno valley news first Sounds like a transmission Biden would build .

[@wolphman007]

@@myname2263 wow what a stupid comment!

[@myname2263]

@@wolphman007 Your last name shows the reason hahahaha...

[@wolphman007]

@@myname2263 so is that supposed to be a racist dig?? Your stupidity is really showing.

[@matraz10]

Where's the dipstick? No dipstick is needed. Until you change the fluid, then you have to buy a dipstick. WTF Also what's this crap of not giving out fluid amounts? TOTAL fill is 6.3 Quarts or 6 Liters. Lastly don't ever do what the guy in the video does at 5:14, putting his feet under the tire to hold it while screwing the bolts in. A tool comes with the jack kit in the rear that screws in the wheel hub and allows a person to hang the tire on the hub to position it and insert a lug bolt.

[@ejohnson3837]

einstien, you can not drain all of the fluid at 1 time unless you pull the trans out of the car. Only 3 3/4 quarts will drain out. Transmissions have a torque converter that holds 3 quarts of fluid and it can not be drained in the car unless you want to burn up the trans.

[@erichheyde5953]

That’s not a Cherokee

[@NotMrrager]

Yeah it is

[@erichheyde5953]

@@NotMrrager You’re correct my mistake. I was thinking grand Cherokee. Thanks for pointing out the mistake

[@GBDGhotbear]

Folks just a heads up on the Chrysler 9 speed automatic transmission. This fluid dose not need to be changed on a regular interval. This fluid is serviced for the LIFE of the vehicle . NO SERVICE IS NEEDED................ If a shop is telling you that need a transmission service walk out and never go back to that shop.. Unless you are having internal problems with this transmission or its leaking.

[@bobicus]

there is no such thing as lifetime fluid. the Chrysler techs will tell you lifetime means approximately 100k miles. thanks for being loud and wrong

[@sbond1963]

What you’re not considering is the manufacturers definition of lifetime. For example, BMW lifetime is 100K. Chrysler? ZF, the manufacture of this transmission specifies changing the fluid in this transmission at 150,000 kilometers which is a little under 100K miles. So that must be Chrysler’s definition of a lifetime. And honestly owning a jeep Cherokee 100K is definitely a lifetime. Unlike my other vehicles that can go 3x that

[@peterb.winner2717]

I agree with bobicus

[@gavinschwenk7702]

You gotta listen to the words…”The transmission fluid is good for the lifetime of the transmission”……if you never change the fluid then you will never get more than 100k miles without problems, servicing the transmission EXTENDS THE LIFETIME of the transmission, so no, the fluid is not good for the lifetime of the trans, change the fluid at least every 60 to 70k miles and you’ll be good

[@g4ij1n5]

Ya man agreeing with Bobicus. That oil is ran the fxxxk down after 100,000. I'm at 97,000 and the dealership told me It's lifetime I laughed and said nothing lasts forever especially in this Arizona heat.