Jeep Wrangler Front Differential Fluid Change (2003 TJ)

[@BryanSpear]

I liked this entire video, not just some of it, not just most of it, all of it.

[@HNXMedia]

I liked this entire comment, not just some of it, not just most of it, all of it. Hope the video helped.

[@georges2085]

Hahahahaha

[@timpeterson87]

I just did my transmission fluid. Next is the transfer case oil. After that is my Front Differential oil. This video is gold. Thank you sir.

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Hope the video helps. Safe Jeeping!

[@xtr3m385]

Thanks for sharing this video. Special thanks for NOT having a -background- foreground annoying LOUD music, _"not just some of it, not just most of it,_ *_all of it!"_*

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a positive comment. Hope the video as helpful and got you back up and running. Stay well.

[@tomadams266]

Good video. Especially the segment on allowing the Perma-Tex to set up for an hour prior to torquing it down. I never thought of that before.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope the video was helpful and got you back up and running.

[@mattc6924]

You can also hit the differential cover with rubber mallet if you're afraid of causing damage with screwdriver.

[@HNXMedia]

Good call! Thanks for suggesting this. Peace.

[@Sam89365]

I hit mine with a block of wood 😅

[@automotive474]

I hit it with a wooden mallet 😅

[@ramseydano1401]

Thanks for this video. Watched it as I did this project on my 1997 TJ.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope the video helped. Time to get back out on the trails! Peace.

[@flexnsa]

I found your video very helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to make it.

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@rreyes08]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adambrown6930]

Think the manual recommends 80w-90 for most applications or 75w-140 for towing or heavy duty use.

[@Mike-Holiday]

Very well presented and thought out video! Now looking forward to the video on eating soup out of the cover plate/bowl 🙂

[@nowaythanks2050]

Nicely done. Straight to the point on each step. Thanks.

[@HNXMedia]

Hopefully the video helped to get you back up and running again. See you on the trails. Peace.

[@malcolmlindemann8500]

Like being back in auto mechanics in school, we’ll done , thanks

[@HNXMedia]

I take that as high praise. Thank you! Hope the video was helpful. Just cracked 200k on this Jeep Wrangler yesterday. Still going strong. Stay well and thanks for the positivity. Peace.

[@chrismendonca4522]

Thank you for the very well made video.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a kind comment. Stay well.

[@jamesstockbarger6581]

Liked your vid compared to a few I watched. Thank you.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Stay well.

[@kristawilliams2982]

This is great! Thank you so much! I know what Ill be doing this weekend..along with a ujoint change. J.E.E.P. - Just Empty Every Pocket

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped. Have fun. Always remember, at least these things are easy to work on - and that's good, because you'll be working on them a lot. Peace.

[@dancronin5513]

Nice job. Quick question. After you have cleaned out the differential it self and the brake cleaner and remaining oil from the differential drip out, can you still recycle the fluid? Just getting started and want to start off on the right foot. Thanks

[@HNXMedia]

I typically dispose of it with other hazardous fluids. I have local place that takes those. Once they are all combined like that, I am not sure if they can really recycle it or not.

[@johnnipcomedian]

Great vid, thank you!

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it was helpful. Stay well.

[@mm277hb]

absolutely badass video!!

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks! This comment is very much appreciated. Hope the video helped to get you back up and running.

[@EmileSCruz]

Awesome Job! I have have a low mileage LJ and need to do this eventually…why didn’t you just order the felpro rubber differential gasket instead of the permatex? Is there an advantage/disadvantage? Thanks again and happy new year!

[@HNXMedia]

You're correct, I probably should have gotten the Felpro (excellent gaskets). Maybe the only reason to use permatex is price. If you are changing this often for some reason, then permatex is cheaper (but messier). If it is a "one and done" then, the gasket is probably a great alternative.

[@kurtnulf3362]

You left out the magnetic drain plug and if there where any metal chunks on it

[@HNXMedia]

Valid. That should be checked as well. However, if you do have any substantial metal particles in that drain plug, you have bigger problems than just needing to drain and refill the diff.

[@dansvlogtrucking]

Good job bud

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks! The positivity is very much appreciated.

[@wes11bravo]

Gave you a like and then was forced by some sort of dog wizardry to subscribe after seeing the pic at the end of your smiling pup.

[@HNXMedia]

Fairly certain that that means that you have a good soul.

[@RuffCut]

good job! Some excellent tips on the process too.

[@d.vsinghbali7550]

Good information

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks. Hope it helped.

[@mikimiki195]

You just got 👍🏻

[@HNXMedia]

In that case, allow me to return the favor. Thanks for watching, taking the time to comment and giving me that 👍 love! I hope the video was helpful and got you back up and running. Stay well.

[@BryanSpear]

What type of paint do you recommend for painting the diff cover once I remove it. Just regular ol spray paint? Thanks.

[@HNXMedia]

Any automotive paint will work or you could just use Rustoleum. Make sure the cover is super clean and degreased so the paint will adhere (I use acetone, but be careful around seals with acetone). Use a good primer and you will be good to go.

[@MrTmax74]

Nice vid, thanks for the help!

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was useful. Now get back out there and tear up those trails! Peace.

[@MrTmax74]

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[@jaystephenson7360]

Thanks

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@Bluedemonde]

What size hose will fit?

[@Amarillobymorning777]

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[@HNXMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it helped. Safe Jeeping!

[@GetOutdoors23]

How does one check the fluid level without losing half of the liquid?

[@HNXMedia]

Valid question. "Technically" the vehicle has to be on a perfectly level surface (with stock spec suspension). It needs to sit for a while (so everything drains down). Then undo the plug. If any come out, "technically" you don't need it because the "fill level" is below the level of the plug. Note: 99.9 infinity amount of the time, the differential is over filled and will make a mess when you do this...which is why you just pull the entire thing and refill it to the proper level. It helps to wear your cleanest white dress shirt while doing this, just to add to the fun. Hope this helps.

[@GetOutdoors23]

@@HNXMedia Thank you for the info! Fortunately for me, Labor Day has passed. No silky white dress for me.

[@HNXMedia]

LOL. This comment made my day!

[@andrewilliamson6057]

​@HNXMedia so if it's overfilled and drains out, would it be safe to put the plug back in since you drained out the excess? Or would I have to pop the cover off and have to refill it

[@seanmaines]

Can this also work for the rear diff?

[@HNXMedia]

Yes, the process is essentially the same.

[@jacklambert1169]

Be sure to use a friction modifier if your rear differential has limited slip.

[@NishantGogna]

Same process for the rear?

[@HNXMedia]

Yep, essentially the same.

[@NishantGogna]

What’s the oil weight? And thanks! I’m looking online and calling around and it’s saying to use 80w90, but I see you’re using 85w140

[@HNXMedia]

@@NishantGogna I always use 85w140.

[@NishantGogna]

@@HNXMedia Are you towing a lot? Or have a towing package? I have a trailer hitch on my TJ but I've never towed anything and don't intend to. What oil weight do you recommend?

[@HNXMedia]

@@NishantGogna I have towed all kinds of things with this Jeep. I have an aftermarket tow package / hitch and I have maxed it out quite a few times. I routinely pull a trailer loaded with farm equipment, mowers, generators, wood etc pushing 3000lbs at highway speeds (it takes 3 hours to get to my farm/property). The most I have ever towed with this Jeep was when a neighbor was broke down and had to be towed 5 blocks to his house. I used tow straps and pulled his full size Suburban, which was hooked up to a trailer loaded with landscaping supplies. I towed the entire things (very slowly) for those 5 blocks with no problem. A Jeep is far stronger than people think (especially the old "straight 6" engines like this 2003 has). As far as motor oil goes, I have never used anything other than 10w30 (every season) for the life of this Jeep and it has over 205000 miles on it. I do, however, replace 1 quart of the 10w30 with an entire bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil with each oil change (I also put a couple ounces of MMO in the gas tank with each fill up). It's worked for me for 18 years of owning this Jeep.

[@shirleyewing7304]

Amsoil❤

[@porki9299]

would it be the exact same thing for the rear?

[@HNXMedia]

Essentially, yes.

[@1998kawa1]

Does the 44 come with synthetic oil from factory?

[@HNXMedia]

Not sure. My Jeep is so old I don't even think they made synthetic oil back then 😀

[@bajamedic]

Lube locker instead of silicone.

[@HNXMedia]

True facts. Great suggestion.

[@shirleyewing7304]

Amsoil

[@HNXMedia]

Absolutely.

[@Nobamaable]

snake oil

[@commandoconstruction2720]

Nice work. Good vid. Thanks!

[@HNXMedia]

Glad you liked it! Hope it helped.