Jeep Transmission Filter Change & Fluid Flush

Changing a transmission filter and doing a flush in your Jeep may seem complicated. In this video I will show you how to replace your transmission filter and flush out the system the easy way in my 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ. I will show you how to install from start to finish. If you have any other questions that the video doesn't cover make sure to comment below and I would be happy to answer.
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Music used in this video: Last Second by Silent Partner, Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod

[@Ibanezish]

I'm so happy I bought an XJ, never thought I'd be so happy for an old car. Transmission flush in Denmark cost minimum 1.000$ Thanks for the tips, now I only need gasket kit and oil! ;)

[@khndenmark]

Kenneth Sørensen jeg har kørt xj i mange år, dejlig bil

[@ibberman]

@@khndenmark Same here, 30 aar.

[@fredb8626]

The slipping would come from the worn out clutch packs not torque converter. Simple trans to rebuild well worth the trouble.

[@canalliguitars]

Hey man, what a job! I live in Brazil and i have a XJ 97/98, here we don´t have lots of information about xj´s. Your youtube channel is awesome, helps me a lot. Thanks by information.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Austin.That is about a 100 dollar service at your local garage...

[@gggoatgaming7067]

They said it’s 400 at my shop so ima go do this myself

[@rubenlazarte1512]

GRACIAS POR LA EXCELENTE EXPLICACIÓN, SIN MUCHAS PALABRAS QUE SOLO CONFUNDEN. MUY BUEN TRABAJO COMO SIEMPRE, YA QUE VIENDO LOS VÍDEOS APRENDO MUCHO.

[@alecsithong]

Another great video Austin! You do such good work. Thanks so much.

[@BrentWmBauer-li7vh]

We’ll done. Great walk -thru! Eliminated any surprises on the project.

[@anthonynaceanceno3013]

Been a jeep cherokee owner since 1996 i never have flushed transmission fluid or replaced it i will not start flushing just to say i flushed it Scientifically proven i will say that thank God for fluid filters

[@GGekko44]

Another great video, with very clear explanations, thanks a lot !

[@marcoantoniocasoascanio6905]

Great job man. I changed and flushing my transmision fluid but some kilometers it's dark in my 2001 xj. I don't know why.

[@rsanchez7111]

Our sera porque las clutch pads adentro de la transmission ya están quemadas o gastadas. Si le hiciste bien el flush todo el aceite viejo tubo que abre saludo. Lo único que pienso es que ya estén muy quemadas. Otra pregunta. Si la transmisión no responde bien cuando le pisas al gas eso es que ya Mesesita la rebdeada. Y si cua do cambiaste el aceite de la trans. Olía muy feo como a quemado. Eso es un mal signo.

[@ibberman]

@@rsanchez7111 Mind translating?

[@edwinmarcano9731]

Excelente video muchas gracias saludos desde Puerto Rico!!!

[@JR-dc3uw]

Thanks man! I recently bought a 96 XJ and was told to use ATF 4+ but the transmission feels heavy when cold, I'm going to replace it with Dex/Merc and see how that helps. Nice Jeep btw!

[@a1barber281]

I was told to use ATF 4+ too. Why?

[@yanncousin7771]

I also use ATF 4+ and runs good. I’m in hot weather. Will try with dex/merk next flush

[@davidgomez3737]

I already bought the atf+4 damn ut

[@aom9082]

Using the rubber hose is ok as long as you keep the correct length. If you miss the length you will misread the level on the dipstick. While it may seem that it won't matter the level in these trans is very important.

[@OutJeeping]

That's what I was always worried about. That's why it is important to make sure the dip stick tube ends are touching together in the hose connection.

[@aom9082]

@@OutJeeping Nice to see that there are people out there that think.

[@GGekko44]

Again, another interesting video, thanks Austin !

[@JBenedict02]

im gonna be doing mine soon since it's dark. Just bought a kit off RockAuto with the filter and gasket. Might do a video on it, not sure since i dont have a tripod to hold my phone haha

[@robs1852]

On the stock trans cooler on the radiator, which line is coming from the trans and which line is the return to trans?

[@NorEastBeast]

I am your biggest fan. Question: I just put in a new water pump, radiator, hooked up the new hose...I have a Hayden 405 Ultra cool transmission intercooler. Can I install the intercooler without having to cut the hose and put in the double barb fittings?

[@jordantrujillo293]

You definitely can, there is many ways to connect a transmission cooler. But as Austin did, it is probably the simplest and easiest way. I did exactly as he did just this past Sunday when I installed mine.

[@reinaldopato]

Good afternoon, which oil did you use? synthetic or mineral?

[@josephkennedy3541]

good work. so the return line you drain goes to the intercooler? is there a way to tell which line is which?. tnx.

[@OutJeeping]

Rear trans line in the transmission is the return, so follow that up to the radiator.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks

[@ChristopherSchmidt-o4k]

What was your total DIY cost, and total time start to finish? Just wondering what $/hr you have to place on your time to make this worth it knowing it would take me at least 1.5-2x longer!

[@OutJeeping]

About 2-3 hours and 2 ×$30 in fluid and about ~$15 filter so $75 roughly.

[@jamesski1713]

Is the line going to the upper or lower line in the transmission to the radiator?

[@MC-eh2ot]

Great video. One question..So.you dump a gallon of new fluid then disconnect that front tube and drain about 3/4 of a gallon or until it turns red? Then refill until it's at the right level?

[@OutJeeping]

Yup pretty much

[@MC-eh2ot]

@@OutJeeping awesome thanks for the feedback!

[@rsanchez7111]

The new oil is gonna push the old one out of the torque converter. Till you see the new red oil coming out. That's a sing the old oil it's all out.

[@HighhScore]

I wanted to do my trans fluid but now hearing that if it’s burnt it would be best not to change it I’m kinda questioning wether or not I should. How would I know if I should or not change my fluid?

[@OutJeeping]

If it smells burnt and is black don't bother changing it

[@zirkzi]

why?

[@musictodiefor6961]

Everybody skips the dipstick

[@jaderamos46]

Take out your oil filter and unbolt the dipstick tube from there.. you can push out the stick with a rubber mallet

[@paulharkins6402]

@@jaderamos46 this worked perfeftly

[@fabioorsatti9715]

Exactly, how many liters for the flush and how many liters for the complete exchange? ( does the flush end when all the fluid has come out completely?)

[@OutJeeping]

All automatic transmissions may be different so I would recommend looking in the owners manual for the correct amount. When all fluid comes out from the flush, make sure to shut off the Jeep right away. That is the amount the transmission can possible pump out at the time. It can be repeated after new fluid is in and reflushed to get an even better fluid color.

[@fabioorsatti9715]

@@OutJeeping Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0 year 2000 ;) - thanks -

[@rubenlazarte1512]

HOL THANKS FOR THE VIDEO IS VERY GOOD. I HAVE A DOUBT, I AM DOING THE SAME JOB BUT I THINK I DID SOMETHING WRONG, THE LIQUID THAT COMES OUT IS THE NEW LIQUID. HOW DO I REMOVE AND CHANGE, DO I HAVE TO DRAIN THE ENGINE? DO I HAVE TO REMOVE IT FROM THE COOLER? PLEASE HELP ME FIND THE CORRECT LINE, ANOTHER QUESTION DO I HAVE TO PLACE A PLUG WHEN I DISCONNECT THE LINE WHEN OPERATING THE ENGINE? THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.

[@OutJeeping]

After draining the old fluid, are you draining the fluid again from the pan or flushing it out from the trans line?

[@deegaw11]

I think my transmission has a shutter from 3rd gear to 4th. Did a couple drain and filled and it’s still there. Would you say a flush might work better?

[@OutJeeping]

Hard to say, if the transmission is worn out, no new fluid would fix it.

[@danielcuao5259]

I have a 98 xj with 125k miles, I don't know if the transmission oil has been changed, is there a problem if I change it? any advice, thanks

[@OutJeeping]

Chris fix has a great video on explaining what the colors of transmission fluid mean and when to change it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWecYXelq893d8U

[@MC-eh2ot]

How do you get rid of the old fluid if you didnt install a transmission cooler?

[@OutJeeping]

You can disconnect the transmission lines to the radiator to drain the fluid.

[@justisinscore6064]

@@OutJeeping do you take off both lines going to the radiator?

[@jeffmacknik4707]

Do you know what size barbed fitting you used? And how do you know which one is the return line?

[@OutJeeping]

Return line for the transmission is usually the line that feeds to the back of the transmission. And I believe I used a 3/8 Barb fitting

[@matthewnegrete6230]

My XJ check engine light came on after I changed the transmission oil, but after a couple runs the check engine light cleared itself and is running smooth, should I be concerned the check engine light disappeared?

[@OutJeeping]

I wouldn't know unless you provided me with a CEL code.

[@stevee7774]

Lol! I’ve never seen anyone concerned about a check engine light going out.

[@tonysorice5142]

i have 2014 jeep grand how much trans mission oil in the pan it take like 16 quats and whats the thing way of doing this,,i like ur video by the way

[@OutJeeping]

You would have to check which transmission you have, the Transmissions can vary with engine type so hard to say what capacity of transmission fluid it would take.

[@tonysorice5142]

@@OutJeeping hi few mech tell me not to flush and only maybe 5 quats in the pan how we change the trans fuild

[@7storm776]

What size hose you think worked best for the line? Mine won't come off either...

[@OutJeeping]

Don't know off the top of my head, i just found a piece i had lying around.

[@basico4x435]

The 2 times I use a rubber gasket, it leaked. RTV seams to be the way. Did you ever use RTV?

[@OutJeeping]

Nope, I've done this job twice with the same filter and gasket kit and haven't had any leaks. You just need to make sure the surfaces are clean.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

And torque the bolts all even I like 8 ftlbs if it's not even it will leak

[@rsanchez7111]

Thx for sharing. Do you know how many quarts total you'll need ?? Thx

[@OutJeeping]

I don't know exactly since there is always oil in the torque convertor so the transmission is never dry. I bought 2 gallons and had enough even with doing a flush.

[@rsanchez7111]

@@OutJeeping thanks

[@MARZ1911]

Gently pry it....hits with hammer lol.... getRdone

[@victoraranda862]

I have a 4.0L 1997 jeep cherokee and I’m not quite sure what transmission fluid to use

[@christianschulz7854]

Victor Aranda did you watch the video

[@donovanburkhard]

6:48 he mentions Dex/Merc

[@susu-mi7kx]

243000 miles on grand cherokee laredo 4.0 got it at 60000 miles. not sure if trans oil changed before. i haven't done it. just learning. is ok to just drop the pan and change solenoids and sensor..... getting codes for them. will the make it it slip. just dropping the pan?? please reply. thanks ahead of time

[@OutJeeping]

Changing solenoids shouldn't cause any slippage, its in the torque converter where that would happen. But having bad solenoids could result in improper shifting. You should be fine changing them out unless your fluid is black and smells burnt, which is a sign of the torque converter going out. If you were to change the fluid when it was black you would have slippage problems with the new fluid.

[@MrMrsregor]

if the solenoids are bad then they need changed.!. dont put off fixing the real problem in fear of changing the burn fluid ! your trans will not shift or it will try to skip gears if the solenoids are bad

[@rick850angler6]

Hey man nice vid i have a 99 classic and when i take off sometimes like when im leaving the driveway it will loose power and im giving it gas and its not really responding and then it will finally start to go faster what is that...? Thanks

[@OutJeeping]

Sounds like the upstream o2 sensor, try unplugging it and see if it improves. It makes it go off the pcm settings. If so then that's the problem.

[@rick850angler6]

Thanks

[@stevee7774]

Need new rubber bands.

[@thatairplaneguy]

Where did you get your visor? Is it from a ford ranger?

[@OutJeeping]

Nope from an earlier model Cherokee I pulled it off of

[@rogerballard3587]

Ok , at 1:45 you said to leave the dark fluid in because of possible transmission slip??? Is not a complete flush the way to go? I'm confused

[@OutJeeping]

roger ballard Dark burnt fluid is best to keep in for the life of the transmission. It contains clutch fibers that have worn off the torque converter and the fluid will still have friction to operate. If the fluid was to be replaced the worn out torque converter wouldn't be able to work properly without that extra clutch fibers, then it would result in slipping.

[@rogerballard3587]

OutJeeping Ok. I'm new to the jeep Cherokee world. I have a 1995 base model XJ with 139k miles. The tranny fluid is red, not dark red, and when check hot, the dip stick show over filled. The guy I bought the jeep from, said he was a mechanic.... I find that funny as I work on this jeep. I want to put a tranny cooler on, so now, the best way is to drain the pan, replace the filter, attach the tranny cooler , button everything up and just add new fluid without a fluid flush? And , I do find your channel more helpful then so others. Thank you for any feed back.

[@deadspeed6679]

If anyone is in between dex and atf 4 I’ve used both they both worth the same my trans has 170k worth of switching and mixing I’ve never had an issue

[@OutJeeping]

I've heard the same, but choose one or the other. Mixing them is not ideal.

[@deadspeed6679]

The times I’ve mixed I was in a pinch lol

[@xiTzWeso]

Will this be the same for a 97 ZJ

[@OutJeeping]

They won't be the same transmission but it is the same process for the job

[@matthewerdman]

I just tried this on my 97 ZJ and fluid did not come out like I see here. I added 4 quarts when I changed the filter. All I got was dribbles.

[@OutJeeping]

Did you pull the right feed line from the transmission? Or possible restriction in the line or not enough fluid.

[@matthewerdman]

​@@OutJeeping No I figured it out. I had it in park. Once I put it in neutral it started flowing out.

[@rsanchez7111]

@@matthewerdman great

[@rsanchez7111]

@@OutJeeping you forgot to mention that part. Or did I missed it. I've done it in a Escalade once and I didn't have to put it in neutral or d. As I remember it was just the engine running in park

[@OutJeeping]

@@rsanchez7111 Yeah I believe I had mine in park as well. Though the Grand Cherokee's have different transmissions than what's in the Cherokees, so fluid routing internally could be different.

[@ehsay1251]

which one is transmission return line?

[@OutJeeping]

It depends on the year and transmission type in your vehicle.

[@ehsay1251]

@@OutJeeping i have 2000 jeep cherokee sport 4D with transmission AISIN 30-43LE

[@MichaelBrown-de7vf]

Did your drain pan bolt have any type of crush washer or rubber gasket? Was surprised to not see a washer or anything on my bolt when I changed my fluid...

[@OutJeeping]

I don't recall but if it starts leaking then ill put something on it.

[@johnnynewnumjr7338]

I do have some questions I do not have an XJ I have a limited edition Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 the Transmissions been slipping and I'm just looking to find out if I just need to change the oil filter or the transmission filter and the fluid you mentioned something about the transmission fluid should be black mines spread I don't know if it's burnt I just have a couple questions on if this would be appropriate answer to transmission slippage

[@OutJeeping]

Sounds like it's out of fluid and or the torque converter went out.

[@johnnynewnumjr7338]

Anyone that has any idea about the 2002 limited edition Jeep Grand Cherokee please let me know anyting I'm desperate I don't have 500 or $1, 000 when I know it could be as simple as just changing the transmission fluid draining it and replacing the transmission filter the transmission light keeps coming on and off and then on but today I would step on the gas it wouldn't go and then it would slam into gear so I was peddling it just so I can make it to work make it home I went up a hill a Long Hill it was like a mountain and by the time I got back to where I came from that's when it started slipping really bad every stoplight I'd have to Pedal it to get it to catch a gear

[@stevee7774]

Trans - ☠️💀

[@zjobe7056]

Good video, very detailed. Keep 'em coming.

[@hentaiEnjoyer42069]

What size hose did you use also where did you buy it from

[@OutJeeping]

I used 3/8" hose, i got 6 feet off amazon.

[@rsanchez7111]

@@OutJeeping that cooler return line. Original. Is it a tube or a hose. ? I haven't seen it. It's kind of hard de attaching the fitting from the radiator when it's a metal line. Just getting prepared here before I approach the situation. Thx

[@OutJeeping]

@@rsanchez7111 The return and feed line are technically aluminum tubing but they do have some hose sections on them to allow flexibility and to dampen from drive train vibrations.

[@rsanchez7111]

@@OutJeeping cool. Thanks for the info. 👍

[@rsanchez7111]

@@OutJeeping and if I replace them. Do I need a special type of hose. Besides the high pressure Something for heath proofing?