Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator Axle Differential Fluid Change HOW TO do it Yourself Maintenance

[@KeonRho]

I took my Wrangler into the shop and they quoted me $500+ to do both front and rear diff fluid change. I found that unreasonable and began searching how to DIY. This video was easy to understand and quickly taught me how to do this in my own garage at a fraction of the cost. Thank you! Keep up the great work Wayalife

[@wayalife]

awesome! Happy to hear our video was helpful to you and will save you a lot of money :)

[@ryangarcia8634]

Yeah, I just called to have 4x4 service done as well they wanted $500+ for the diffs and the TC. Crazy what everything is being charged for! Transmission is next.

[@wayalife]

@@ryangarcia8634 There should be no need to service the transmission for at least 100k miles or more.

[@ericschmidt1987]

The royal purple container makes the change a breeze. Other companies only have bottles requiring fluid pump. It’s messy

[@philobresil6152]

Just called today for maintenance and they quoted me 639$ for front and back, i told them thats is exactly why i dont go to the dealer no more.

[@pines-to-beaches]

Thanks to this video I now know this is arguably easier than a standard oil change - no way I’ll pay 300+ bucks for someone else to do it! Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our video will be helpful to you in the future.

[@TaraDiNicola]

Thank you so much! I got quoted $600 to have this done. What a scam! My father taught me the basics so I can DEFINITELY do this!

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped!

[@mturzanski]

Awesome video! But always make sure the fill plug comes out first before pulling the drain plug 👍

[@MindisJurenas]

Why is that important? Curious..

[@mturzanski]

@Mindis Jurenas encase the fill plug gets stuck or rusted in, ie something goes wrong. Now you've drained all your fluid out and can't get it back in! Being around old farm trucks and heavy duty equipment taught me this lol its not un-heard of.

[@MindisJurenas]

@@mturzanski copy that and good to keep that in mind, I just changed my diff fluids without any issues, Jeep is still somewhat new..

[@mturzanski]

@Mindis yeaman I totally understand my jeep is fairly new aswell . weird stuff happens. It would suck if it was rusty, overtorqued, if it stripped, etc. But it's great to see someone changing driveline fluids. Imagine how many vehicles have never had the diff fluid changed ever. I've changed the fluid a few times in some of the oilwellservicing rigs and support trucks at work its crazy how much moisture can accumulate in 1-2 years Good on ya👍

[@dustinnabors7824]

Great video! Just changed both front and rear diffs like a pro. I bet that saved me at least $200! Yellow Teflon was another great tip that I would of missed on my own. Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Awesome!

[@juanticimo]

Thank you so much for this video. My local dealer wanted 240 per axel to do this. Yikes!!

[@wayalife]

Yikes is right! Glad we could be of help to you.

[@robbdc1]

Mine is asking $280, so here I am watching videos on how to do it. Great video, thank you for posting!

[@prazmeej7972]

My dealership asked for 619 for Both me 250 for beaker fluid! Also other videos were showing to clean the differential while this video does not. Do we need to spray the differential to clean it?

[@alexmckoy8221]

@@prazmeej7972 If you already pulled the cover might as well spray everything down with break cleaner while you’re there.

[@2011lafayette]

That is so simple . I thought we had to remove the cover and put new gaskets .thanks for the video .

[@IndianMC-jf3cp]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your channel. Used to be intimidated by this stuff. But after countless encounters with shops that just didn't care about the quality of their work...I decided to learn and do for myself... the RIGHT way. And saving $$$ is always a plus. Thanks again.

[@wayalife]

Awesome! So happy to hear that our videos have been helpful to you. :)

[@Cman815]

Thank you for the video!! Saving us money with every view good sir! A local shop wanted to charge me 369 for front and rear! After watching your video.. I can EASILY tackle this myself! Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Glad I could help 👍

[@deteriaF82]

Just knocked it out on my Gladiator. Didn't even need to jack up the truck and it felt easier than an engine oil change. Excellent tutorial for 1st timer attempting to doing own maintenance at a fraction of the price the dealer/shop would charge.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our video was helpful to you 👍

Keep it up, be as clear on details because I see other videos, but you're the one I trust when I'm having trouble finding answers.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our videos have been helpful to you 😎

[@PrussianZwei]

Glad I found your channel. Dealerships are getting way too pricey and look to start to do my own thanks to your videos. Definitively save me alot of money. Enjoy how thorough you are and how easy you make it.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our video was helpful to you!

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

Another very helpful video Eddie. Seeing some of the comments re: dealer and independent service department estimates on this simple service makes me wonder if the concept of honesty has been totally lost on the industry. Great job showing us how easy it is to do on our own!

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our video was helpful to you.

[@wailingalen]

I’m a kid inside when it comes to those funny sounds too my man!! 🤣🤣 impossible for me to keep a straight face. Great vid bro thank you!!

[@wayalife]

LOL

[@Asuhara06]

Thanks for this video! I'm still new to owning a wrangler but my dealership quoted me just over 1,000 to do this..its a 2020 wrangler sport and I don't drive it much to start with. This video is super easy to understand. Thanks a ton!

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped you out!

[@OnMyMemoryCard]

I had no idea it was that easy! Thanks for posting - now I should go do mine!

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, it'd be a crime to pay someone to do it for you.

[@gunner2gunner]

I’m new to the Jeep community, and have been watching tones of video. I’m a female who loves doing vehicles maintenance myself. I know my 21 year old truck like the back of my hand, with my Jeep it’s like leaving things all over again. Looks like I’ll be serving the differential fluid on Thursday. Oil, oil filter, and both air filters changed this afternoon. I’m only 5’2” and had to stand on the bumper to reach the oil cap and oil filter and one screw on the air filter case. I swear I need a extension ladder to work on my Jeep. 🤣

[@joseprado8679]

I'm glad I looked into this. My jeep is in for scheduled maintenance and they wanted 265 to switch out rear differential fluid.

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help!

[@michaelmccoy151]

Great video, good angles and lighting, just saved me over $230 bucks! Look forward to watching more , with the money I save I may have to purchase a tee!

[@Jmonty580]

Thanks to you I change the oil on my JLU and I'll be changing my diff fluids as well now! Keep these videos coming!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad to hear we've been able to inspire you to do your own work :)

[@ingelri2]

I knew what was coming and I still chuckled. 😀😀😀😀

[@wayalife]

LOL - awesome

[@csak30]

Fantastic tutorial. Just got back from a DIY shop and did this myself thanks to the the information provided here. Tried so hard not to laugh while squeezing that royal purple but all I could picture was Eddie laughing at the noises so I couldn't help it! I put 75W140 in the rear since we do a fair amount of off-road driving and occasional towing. A dealer in Vegas did the engine oil change for me while we were on a long road trip and quoted me $1200 for engine oil, diffs, and transmission. Utterly ridiculous. I let him do the oil but I did the rest myself for $299.45 all in and 1.5 hrs of labor.

[@wayalife]

LOL - so glad that we could be of help to you 😎

[@VolksKrieger8907]

Oh man - This is incredible! My dealer was trying to charge me $400 to do this, Ill be doing this myself after seeing how simple it is! Thanks a ton!

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Happy to hear our video was helpful to you. 👍

[@willrouse2351]

The STEALerships always try to rob you

[@flyslinger2]

I've owned several vehicles with a comprehensive maintenance package. All I had to do was sit at the dealer and wait while they did their thing. It's also been a long time since I crawled under a vehicle to do much of anything. This video was perfect. I'm thrillled that I robbed the dealer of several hundred's of dollars with this great video. On to the transfer case!

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad to hear our video will be able to help you out 👍

[@coreyfoltz969]

Is it wrong that I am addicted to watching your videos on processes that I already know how to do and yet I still feel the need to fact check myself? And then to comment on said videos some three years. Which means I am watching it AGAIN?! HaHa. Thanks Eddie and Cindy!

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad to hear you can still enjoy our videos in spite of you knowing what to do 😁

[@crbourret]

It's nice to watch someone do this where the drain and fill plugs are not all rusted up like up here in the North East, I've had to heat mine up with a torch to get them to break loose.

[@wayalife]

We once bought a Jeep from a friend that lives in Buffalo, NY. I don't know how any of you out there do it.

[@wireditvideo]

2023 4XE Rubicon does not have the drain bolt. Easy enough to remove the 12 or so bolts around the differential to drain. I only had to loosen them. Otherwise went just like you suggested.

[@YourUncleMorty]

Thank you this! I have a 2008 Wrangler X and all 4 axel seals are slowly leaking. I can’t affort to fix them for a few months (retired old man on fixed income) so I’m trying to make sure the levels are good till I can!

[@dbierman2001]

Just an FYI in case someone needs to order replacements, they're called drain and fill "plugs", not bolts. Very well made video anyway.

[@seanharts74]

Awesome video! You guys always kill it! This video makes me feel confident to do my own.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear our video was helpful to you and yes, you can totally do this 👍

[@rickbuchanan5762]

Good video, to the point and clear. Now, please make the same video for the transfer case on your JLU. Keep 'em rolling!

[@wayalife]

Sure, that's something on the to do list :)

[@ssnydess6787]

Yellow teflon tape is for gas line applications and is also thicker than regular white teflon tape. Also, if it is a "regular" Wrangler and not a Rubicon with a limited slip differential, it will take a different fluid that is friction friendly..

[@wayalife]

I think you meant to say that a limited slip will require friction modifier. With that said, pretty much all synthetic gear oils have friction modifier in them.

[@ssnydess6787]

@@wayalife Thank you! Rock on rocks!

[@johnnyf6367]

@@wayalifeMy jeep has a LSD. If I use synthetic (like Amsoil that says it has modifiers added), do I not need to add any separately?

[@wayalife]

@@johnnyf6367Nope. Synthetic has friction modifier in it already, just as you have found and stated.

[@andysams6690]

Thank you! Very helpful. I’m out in Colorado and noticed a small/slow diff leak. You helped me top it off till I can get it fixed here or back at home.

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped

[@ebmike8]

Great diy vid! Getting new tires put on this week and figured I may as well change out the engine oil and differential while I’m at it. Found this vid on the JLWrangler forum. You rock!

[@wayalife]

Awesome! So glad that our video will be useful to you 👍

[@bobbyt6360]

Great video! Wanted to say thank you! Just did mine this afternoon. With costs being what they are these days, if I can do it(with some guidance)I will. Next, transfer case! Thanks again! 😎👍🏻🇨🇦

[@wayalife]

Glad it helped! :)

[@user-og9nr1fd9y]

Man what a great video I just saved myself a ton of money doing it myself. Keep up the great videos

[@wayalife]

Great to hear!

[@brisonpalmer6730]

As always nice production and camera work and excellent explanation of work being done servicing your Jeep JL.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad that you found our video useful.

[@ThePikazord]

Wow. My dealer wanted to charge me $300 an axle to do this. Thank you!

[@wayalife]

Glad that we could be of help to you with our video :)

[@손정민-v8k]

Differential oil 75w90 oil Free air Outstanding job thanks

[@Chris.Plunkett]

Thanks!

[@wayalife]

Happy to know that our video was helpful to you 👍

[@JeepingNet]

I've never used the Teflon tape on my Tj Rubicon axles but it certainly makes sense! Thanks

[@wayalife]

Just make sure to use the yellow one as white will just fall apart from the gear oil.

[@tytt4594]

Wayalife what about orange?

[@jamescontreras686]

I literally LOL when he was squeezing the Royal Purple bottle hahaha

[@serjkeshish3384]

Anything you post hast and it won’t disappoint anyone love ur work eddi

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@WreckedBrewery]

Great video! Never done a diff fluid change before but watching this looks super easy. I want to do all the easy maintenance myself on my new JL rubicon. Interesting how the M220 rear axle asks for 75W85 in the rear instead of the 75W140 I was expecting. I guess this makes it easier both front and rear taking the same. I have a ways to go before any of this is needed but saving for future use. Thank you!

[@wayalife]

No need to run a heavier oil unless you've regeared.

[@WreckedBrewery]

@@wayalife I'm base Rubicon 4.10

[@RichGurska]

Although you didn't mention it, It's good to remind people that the best way to apply the Teflon tape is in the opposite direction of the thread on the bolt, to prevent the lead edge of the tape from unraveling and/or bunching up.

[@wayalife]

This is true :)

[@meatwad600]

Love your channel! Recently bought my first jeep and did my differentials today.

[@wayalife]

That is awesome!

[@fuzzd0rk]

Haha! And the shops want $300+ per axle for this? Yeah, I'll do it myself. Thanks for the video. The place that did my re-gear said change the fluid every 25K.

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, there's no way anyone should pay that kind of money for something as easy as this.

[@firetraq]

Honestly this was such a great video to follow, great job

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear it was helpful to you :)

[@sowhatsnext...2168]

Ok I had to double checked the gear oil used , dealer said mopar 75w85 was going to use royal purple as well will use that 75w90 , thanks again , hopefully no issues with it

[@wayalife]

You be fine 👍

[@C8sorbs]

I’ve Poison Spyder differential covers staring at me right now. They’re right there and this video pops up. Thanks, thanks a lot Eddie. My Saturday is now shot...😝 Awesome video as always!

[@stevevigil620]

Sweet US Indy Mags on the light blue Jeep in the back ground

[@Usernotfoun85]

I was just rewatching your Sema coverage to check out the Rugged Ridge shaved fenders again. I’m hoping they will make them. Also awesome and helpful video.

[@wayalife]

I'm still bugging them about it :)

[@Usernotfoun85]

Wayalife, here is the link to get your very own Gladiator Multi-tool. www.gear.jeep.com/catalog/product/view/id/28537/s/gladiator-multi-tool-and-brochure/

[@chestermejia321]

Kid or adult who could keep a straight face when they heard that. Lol 😂

[@wayalife]

LOL - it's pretty much impossible.

[@DeanJohnson67]

when a person stops finding this sort of thing amusing -- well that's a sad day that I hope never happens to me! 53+ and counting and It still makes me laugh! ;)

[@scottfletcher199]

Of course a "thumbs up"! I get SO excited when you post a new video! Thanks for all you do!

[@wayalife]

LOL - we appreciate it :)

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Simplicity and helpful at its finest brotha, thank you kindly! I will be subscribing and watching more of your DIY vids!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@leerfarmer]

Thank you for sharing, I'll be doing this soon, as I was playing out and about in the water.

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help with this.

[@mikedebbie2889]

Great informative and easy to follow video! Stupid question. Where do I dispose of the drained gear oil?

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad to hear our video was helpful. You can take your used gear oil to most auto parts stores for recycling.

[@EPICJONTUAZON]

Great video! Thanks for the insight!

[@wayalife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berkebiletim]

Absolutely crazy they got rid of the drain bolt in (I think) 2022. My 2023 JL with the factory M220 rear no longer has a drain bolt. I will say I did a dozen or so deep water crossings over the course of 2 months and when I finally changed the oil everything was still looking great....that said, I only have 14,500 miles on it.

[@wayalife]

It is disappointing they got rid of it.

[@N0talegend]

Just did my axle fluid change earlier today with your help! Not hard at all and cost roughly $65 before tax. Called the dealership a couple hours later out of curiosity and they told me $300 an axle! Now the question is, what should I do with the $535 I just saved.

[@wayalife]

Awesome! So glad to hear we were able to help you out.

[@HR3EEE]

Near me it was $350 ea. for the two diffs and transfer case. Lol

[@joeslowy]

"Now the question is, what should I do with the $535 I just saved." -- Buy something from @Wayalife

[@rcoverlander345]

Thanks again for a great video to help us save some money and learn more about our Jeeps. It's always better to do it yourself so you know it was done right. When you did a video on changing the transfer case, you used a past. Can I use that same paste for the deff plugs?

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear you find our videos to be helpful and yes, you can definitely use the same paste. In fact, I would recommend it.

[@DonatoXlll]

Just did fluid drain n fill on my 13' JK 2 days ago. I actually googled it and found your old write-up. I never knew that there was a drain plug on the axles. I did a complete cover reseal the first couple times without noticing it. I do prefer the tucked up drain plugs on the JK axles though, the JL look abit risky.

[@wayalife]

Yeah, the front diff plug is lame. The rear is just like a JK. Glad to hear you found my old write up :)

[@normanpowell7217]

Wow! Great video. Was told i have too take diff covers off to clean them out.

[@wayalife]

On older Jeeps without a drain plug, you do need to pull the covers. In fact, on newer Jeeps, the drain plugs have been removed and you have to do that on them too. Either way, pulling the cover from time to time to inspect the internals is a good idea but it really isn't necessary every single time, especially if you have an axle with the drain plugs.

[@wheezin_mtnbkr3576]

Firstly, thank you for the video! I would recommend following the manufacturer's recommendation of 75w140 synthetic gear oil for "severe/towing use". Well worth the .5 mpg drop. These Dana 44s eat themselves alive, even with regular maintanance.

[@conniebennett6646]

I pull a boat. So I got the 140.

[@cryptojunky2535]

Does this apply for the 2021 gladiator?

[@carebear2272]

Hey Eddie nice video, thank u for all u do for the Jeep community, I bought the rock gliders because of u and rancho but I was gonna ask, I wish someone would do a light build to keep weight down on jeeps, that don’t want to turn our jeeps into tanks....

[@wayalife]

So far, I think our build is about as light as it gets. No rear bumper, shorty front bumper and rocker guards and that's about it.

[@carebear2272]

Cool your right, wondering about stuff that’s like alloys, forgot about they way u built yours, guess you can’t replace steel for strength.

[@AKArusty]

Thank You for another informative video. I really appreciate it when you do this type of video. Keep it up!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, glad to hear it was helpful to you.

[@nobu8658]

Your video was very helpful....thank you wayalife....that sound was funny 😆😆and laughed when I did mine.

[@wayalife]

LOL - awesome! Glad to hear it was helpful to you and that it made you laugh when you did it 😁

[@d-unit-outdoors]

5:49 Looks like you may be one of those "adults" that gets entertained by that too. hahaha. This is so helpful and saves so much time and $$!!! Thank you!!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad to hear you were entertained as well and that the video was helpful to you.

[@sloppydawgsdcl4929]

Man I want a garage like yours

[@wayalife]

Took me half a life time to get it :)

[@bigbearcrouse2801]

Another awesome and informative Jeep video. Thank you for the info and the great camera angles showing it all clearly

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help. Again, doing this on the ground is the best way to do it but racking our JL does help to get the camera angles we needed. :)

[@jspatl]

Confused by the many different fluids and additives listed in the description. Which fluid is needed for front and year? Thanks for awesome video!

[@wayalife]

Assuming you're still running factory gears, you will be fine using a basic 75w90 fluid. If you have a limited slip rear differential, you will need to add friction modifier or a synthetic fluid as it will have it in it.

[@jspatl]

@@wayalife Great, thank you for the confirmation!

[@timothyhacking]

Wow! Can't believe it's that easy.

[@wayalife]

Yup, that easy or at least, on a JL or JT. Took a lot more work on older Jeeps.

[@timothyhacking]

@@wayalife It's criminal what dealers charge to do this.

[@wayalife]

@@timothyhacking I couldn't agree more. It's a big part of why I make videos like this. To help others know as much.

[@timothyhacking]

@@wayalife I'm about to become a first time Jeep owner. Just waiting on delivery of my 4XE. In the meantime I've been watching your videos and find them very informative. Keep it up!

[@wayalife]

Awesome and congratulations to you 👍

[@TheNewdex]

great video, information and presentation was perfect - new subscriber

[@wayalife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gs-nt6nf]

nice videos. can you do a brake flush how-to video? i was wondering how to completely empty out the master brake cylinder because in one corner of the brake reservoir, the fluid does not come flow out and seems to stay in there. it will contaminate whatever new fluid that I add to the reservoir. maybe if i move the floating thing in the reservoir then it will drain to the main part of the reservoir? thanks for your videos. collectively you save many people thousands of dollars!

[@wayalife]

A proper bleed would require a scan tool to do a full ABS bleed. I do not have a scan tool.

[@prayerwarriorgodlovesusall8117]

Does the jeep Jl in this video have Automatic transmission? Tru- lock Differentials & Dana 44's front & rear? Thank you, B😇

[@wayalife]

This JL does have an automatic and lockers front and rear on Dana 44s

[@prayerwarriorgodlovesusall8117]

Royal purple 75w90 gear oil it is for my Rubi's differentials then. 😇 Thank you Wayalife channel 😇

[@chrismendonca4522]

Thank you!! I love your shop!

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoy it and thanks!

[@MichaelLieu-v9n]

Slightly confused as to why you use 75W-90 [factory suggested 75W-85] but notes for different models suggest 80W-90 or 75W-140

[@wayalife]

Nothing to be confused about. We're talking gear oil here, not high blood pressure medication. The difference in weight is insignificant and if you were running a higher gear ratio, I would recommend using a heavier weight. Of course, factory will not have any suggestions about that.

[@brianwebb9121]

There is nothing funnier than a fart sound, than being warned of an upcoming fart sound, and you still couldn't keep a straight face. That made me laugh more than the fart sound itself. Hilarious!!!!! Great fun and informative video for sure. Great job!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you enjoyed it :)

[@safaasarefian5600]

Hi, I have a 2021 JL Rubican... I am at 60k now and just serviced both the Transfer case and both differentials. I have also bought everything I need to service the transmission but I see a lot of mixed feelings about it. I trust your recommendations on this.

[@wayalife]

The all new 8-speed automatic transmission was designed to be "serviceless" as in, you shouldn't need to service it for the life of the vehicle. This is why it doesn't even come with a dip stick. That said, I personally feel that serviceless means it should be serviced at about 100k but then, that's just me.

[@safaasarefian5600]

@ thank you!

[@premraj2817]

Thanks for your great videos! Is this an automatic transmission and can we use the same differential fluid in vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions. Hope to hear from you.

[@wayalife]

For the axle differentials like you see in this video, you can use the same fluid regardless of transmission.

[@aicsusa]

Don't forget to leave the drain pan underneath until you have topped it off and put the fill plug back in tight. It will save that little bit of overflow from going all over your nice clean cement floors and staining them permanently! Good info! How often do you do this, for everyone out here to have an idea when they should be doing a service to their axles? Thank you!

[@wayalife]

As I say in the video, I like to do mine every 15k but will do it sooner if I've been doing a lot of water crossings.

[@aicsusa]

@@wayalife There you go that is what I was thinking about is the water. I would assume you change it after your trip, if you had done water crossings, just to be sure there is no moisture in the diff's that would contaminate the gear oil! Thanks for the great videos! We really like and appreciate them!

[@robertkalinofski6329]

Good info as always Eddie! Thanks!

[@wayalife]

All we ever hope to do is help where we can :)

[@martinklaus2203]

Good sound for a jeep, not so much for humans. Awesome video! Keep up the great work!

[@wayalife]

LOL - too funny.

[@davidrich4721]

Thanks again for all your help!

[@wayalife]

Glad that we could be of help :)

[@jezzenavarro]

hi @wayalife so sorry for asking this, but regardless if i tow or not, the front uses synthetic 80W-90, while in the rear i'd use synthetic 75w-140? I have a 2022 rubicon 4xe. Thanks again and thank you for all your awesome videos!

[@wayalife]

For towing, I would use a heavier fluid in the rear, just as you've stated.

[@Metalgearmadness]

I put a solid axle diff cover on my 8.8. It adds a lot of armor and takes more fluid.

[@wayalife]

The Solid diff cover has a higher fill port and that's what allows you to add more fluid. That being said, the port is placed higher to help you to get the proper amount of fluid in the diff after you've set your pinion angle. That does NOT mean you should put in "more fluid". You should always just put in just enough fluid to bring it to the base of the axle tubes. If you put in more than that, you will have over filled it and gear oil will start to pump out the breather tube.

[@Metalgearmadness]

Yeah I put a little bit more in there, but not even close to the point where it leaks out of the fill tube.

[@hadjsalemhazem4464]

Thank you bro , great as always , keep going 🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear our video was useful to you.

[@boknows8936]

Great video, whats the secret to get the new fluid in without it leaking all over before getting in the hole? Was gonna use a hose or transfer pump, but u made it look easy…🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wayalife]

LOL - put your finger on the hole right up to the point where you put it in the fill hole.

[@freedomrevival1375]

Thanks for the video. How much exactly fluid needs to be put into each axle? I have ARB cover, so using the top filling hole and hard to measure as the way you showed. 1.5 qt for rear and 1.3 for front? Thank you!

[@wayalife]

It really depends on what axle you have but typically, you need to fill as much as would reach the base of your axle tube. If I recall, ARB covers have a dip stick on their fill bolt. Use it to help you to determine what that point would be.

[@terraformingcats8175]

Great video, thank you! I have a 2023 Wrangler Rubicon with the 3.6L and a 6 speed manual. What weight gear oil would I use? Also, I am not sure if my rear diff or front diff has an LSD and if that changes the oil weight that I use. Thanks for any advice.

[@wayalife]

Assuming you are still running on factory tires and have not regeared to anything higher, I would just run the standard 75W90 or there about. I would also run synthetic as it will have friction modifier in it if you have LSD.

[@terraformingcats8175]

@@wayalife apparently, I have electronic lockers in the front and rear and not an LSD. I'm still learning. :)

[@JeepnJohnny]

Thanks for the video. In your description you mention 75w90, but below you mention 80w90. Which one is best for a 2020 Rubicon with Dana 44s? Also, based on my calculations, it will take just over one bottle to fill each diff, so should three bottles do it for both? Thanks

[@wayalife]

You'll be fine with either and yes, about 3 bottles will do the trick.

[@jameskey7290]

I did not know about adding Teflon tape. Thanks for the tip. Serviced my Jeeps diffs be myself not to long ago. My rear Dana 44 has a drain plug, but unfortunately I don't believe my front Dana 30 has a drain plug. Do you recommend every 15 k? Manual says alot longer?

[@wayalife]

I don't know if I'd say the Teflon tape is "required" but teflon is something the factory plugs come with and so it's what I prefer to use.

[@phantumdrummer]

Yes, the Dana 30 does have a drain plug. It's in about the same location as the rear, but on the left side.

[@jameskey7290]

@@phantumdrummer I didn't notice it . A little embarrassed but will get under there n look tomorrow. Thanks.

[@sktona]

This videos are great, thanks!

[@wayalife]

Glad you like them!

[@JohnnyLee8355]

Nice video. I'm learning how to change the oil myself too but I have a question, the drain and fill plug holes looks threaded through, what stops the fill and drain plugs from threading all the way in? Would I reach a point where the plugs just threads all the way in? Thanks in advance 😃

[@wayalife]

The bolts will stop and not go all the way through.

[@davidvelasquez2629]

Hi sr I new on jeep familia can you told me what I need check and mantenimiento I need to do for my jeep😊

[@wayalife]

On a JL Wrangler, the following link will show you what needs to be done and when www.wayalife.com/threads/jl-stock-tech-specs-index.44166/#post-860681

[@hectorserrano7703]

So easy to do thanks for the video.

[@wayalife]

Glad we could show just how easy it really is to do :)

[@j.christopherchang1668]

Just amazing video. Super easy job for these fluids to be changed!! Just two questions, 1. what is the tool you need for front and rear i noticed you used half inch ratchet with step bit? do you have a link ? 2. 75W90 or 75W140? Wasnt sure... THANK YOU !!!

[@wayalife]

You are seeing correctly. I use the larger ratchet to give me leverage and that makes the removal of the bolts easier. Any 1/2" drive to 3/8" drive step bit will work. Either fluid will work but I would only use the heavier weight if you're running gears with a much higher ratio.

[@j.christopherchang1668]

​@@wayalife Got it. Do you think the Royal Purple 75W-90 for 2018 Jeep JL Sport S is okay to use? I believe the gear ratio is 3.45 for sport JL 2018.... I may be doing a re gear to 4.10 to 4.45 ish not sure if 75w-90 will be okay for those ratios.

[@wayalife]

@@j.christopherchang1668 Yes, it'll work well and even with 4.10-4.56

[@TheToeIsUp]

Thanks for the vid Scanned the comments so I don't think this is a duplicate question: any need to pull the FAD and drain the old gear oil for it?

[@TXJeepDad]

Another great video. Hey, if I may, what brand skids do you have on the rear shock/ lower control arm

[@wayalife]

We're running Rancho skids amzn.to/47Qs8MC

[@jon944]

So I went to change my diff fluid on my 21 JLU Rubicon Eco-Diesel and neither my front diff nor rear diffs had drain plugs. I bought it new from the dealership. Have you ever heard of that?

[@wayalife]

Yes, it's been that way for a while now. The plugs were getting damaged on the trail and causing leaks.

[@hanzel_tango]

How many bottles does the front and rear diffs typically take? Would you recommend having the Jeep tilted to take in more fluids?

[@wayalife]

You'll need 2 bottles per axle. You do not want to overfill the differential as it will just spit out the breather hose if you do.