I changed the transmission fluid in my 6 speed manual using a tool I purchased from Amazon and only a little more than 2 quarts drained out. I pumped in about the same amount of Royal Purple Sychromax oil. I thought I'd have about 3 quarts out, but it was a little more than 2. The Sychromax from Royal Purple is working out really well.
FYI - no need to cut off the 17mm allen wrench socket. Just turn it over, drive it out with a pin or bolt. Comes out easy, then you can put it back in when done.
for a 17m hex bit, i bought the metric hex socket set from harbor freight, then used a punch to press out the hex bit from the socket ;-) can then press it back in when done
It will be too long as the area is very tight and decreases as the plug unthreads, making it almost impossible to pull out of the plug. My approach was to purchase a 17mm Allen hex wrench and paid to have it cut to a length that would provide enough room to wiggle it out of the plug hex, about 1/4” past the wrench radius tangent point. Works like a charm😊👍!
Thanks for the video. I am going to buy a Jeep with a manual tranny soon. Although it is hard to find a manual. Most of them are automatic which u do not like
Instead of cutting up bit sockets, etc. to make a special tool, just unbolt both exhaust manifolds at engine from the catalytic converter y-pipe (the part that is in the way). There are two bolts on each manifold. I did this and had enough room to put the whole bit socket in there. couldn't fit the ratchet though. Just turned it with an open end wrench. Also be sure to use fluid spec to MS-9224 due to the sulfides and brass.
Did anyone use another equivalent oil? MOPAR NSG 370 - NV3500 is impossible to find in Italy. I used MOTUL GEAR 300 75W-90, but insert the second gear was a problem!
Mopar recommends changing your trany fluid every 30,000 miles ... Not changing it can lead to synchros going bad, abnormal wear and can eventually lead to terminal break down... Sounds like you need new fluid and may have a synchro going out!!!! Use amsoil synchromesh and see if that helps! Good luck man pm me if you need more help or have other issues
Greetings from concrete jungle ...los Angeles ...at how many miles do you change the tranny fluid? My wife has a automatic Sahara with about 50 thousand miles ..mainly freeway driving ...when your not stuck in traffic
if u want the best, it's ( motul - 300 LS ) for limited slip differential. And ( motul - 75w/90 ) foe manual transmission. The (ATF) for automatic transmission and trans4case..
for anyone with a jk/jku that has watched this wondering how they will get to their drain plug w/ the exhaust in the way... I bought this, and used a 17mm wrench. It is small enough to fit under the exhasut pipe. worked perfect. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AM0Y450/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ya, depends on how often you change the smaller the interval the better because if that plug is clogged up it cant catch the shavings. only time to worry is when there are big shards in it, which is usually a result of not servicing.
ive been thinking about doing this myself. i have 125,000 on my '07 jeep wrangler jk. recently had anew clutch installed. everything has been great - but recently ive been having - for lack of better words "skidding or jumping" hesitation when im putting her into 1st gear. this only happens when the jeep has been warmed up and driven for awhile. do u think maybe the tranny oil has just run its course and needs changing? thanks for the tutorial and any info you may have.
I've had several knowledgeable jeep people warn against changing out transmission fluid after high miles of 90,000 or more. They say it may cause slipping due to wear and fresh oil. I was told it will cause transmission problems in less than 2 years. It's ok to add. Never change completely.
You are talking about automatic transmissions. TH-cam search how manual transmissions work and you will see there are big gears in there connecting. An automatic transmission works totally different, fluid pressure pushes on clutch discs to engage gears. Google and TH-cam search these different things. Hope that helps.
What in the ever-loving fuck was Jeep doing when they did this. I'm not an engineer, but it seems like they could have just added like 1 inch of pipe to each side of the exhaust to put the crossover part further down and this job would be way easier. Easier plug removal, easier fluid drain.
Not really. Difficult but not overwhelming. Buy the special wrench from Jeep or fabricate one yourself. Find a hex nut that is 17mm across flats and have it welded onto a 1/8" or 1/4" piece of flat stock.
23 years as a line tech and I have never seen tin foil used for that. I have always cut up an antifreaze jug. Awesome!!!!!
You don't have to have tinfoil...but it helps lol
I changed the transmission fluid in my 6 speed manual using a tool I purchased from Amazon and only a little more than 2 quarts drained out.
I pumped in about the same amount of Royal Purple Sychromax oil. I thought I'd have about 3 quarts out, but it was a little more than 2.
The Sychromax from Royal Purple is working out really well.
What was the product ID for the part on amazon? and what was the weight of the sychromax?
They also meant manual transmissions with high miles on them.
FYI - no need to cut off the 17mm allen wrench socket. Just turn it over, drive it out with a pin or bolt. Comes out easy, then you can put it back in when done.
for a 17m hex bit, i bought the metric hex socket set from harbor freight, then used a punch to press out the hex bit from the socket ;-) can then press it back in when done
that's my plan
It will be too long as the area is very tight and decreases as the plug unthreads, making it almost impossible to pull out of the plug. My approach was to purchase a 17mm Allen hex wrench and paid to have it cut to a length that would provide enough room to wiggle it out of the plug hex, about 1/4” past the wrench radius tangent point. Works like a charm😊👍!
Just a tip you can hammer out the 17mm Allen from the socket and just put it back in when your done. Dont destroy the tool.
it shows that you are a good mechanic, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video. I am going to buy a Jeep with a manual tranny soon. Although it is hard to find a manual. Most of them are automatic which u do not like
Instead of cutting up bit sockets, etc. to make a special tool, just unbolt both exhaust manifolds at engine from the catalytic converter y-pipe (the part that is in the way). There are two bolts on each manifold. I did this and had enough room to put the whole bit socket in there. couldn't fit the ratchet though. Just turned it with an open end wrench.
Also be sure to use fluid spec to MS-9224 due to the sulfides and brass.
Did anyone use another equivalent oil?
MOPAR NSG 370 - NV3500 is impossible to find in Italy.
I used MOTUL GEAR 300 75W-90, but insert the second gear was a problem!
Mopar recommends changing your trany fluid every 30,000 miles ... Not changing it can lead to synchros going bad, abnormal wear and can eventually lead to terminal break down... Sounds like you need new fluid and may have a synchro going out!!!! Use amsoil synchromesh and see if that helps! Good luck man pm me if you need more help or have other issues
how much manual transmission oil did u put in???
My manual says fluid is good for life of vehicle. Unless contaminated or leaks out.
So you full to the top bolt ? Or exactly 3
yea I just watched a video where the guys like just use a long socket, this video way more spot on.
At what mileage did you do this?
The exhaust is out of the way on the TJL 4.0L. Everything else is the same.
What is the part number for the specific tool and where may I purchase it? Thank you, sir.
what about about the clutch fluid ??? does it go to the same place as the brake fluid ??
Yes
Nevermind. I just saw bottom of description. Thanks
My 2013 6spd rubicon took 2qts to fill up.
Russ Wiley just did 2013 wrangler jk 6 speed and took 2 quarts as well - thought it was 6 qts so good to know.
2015 Ruby, little over 2 quarts.
@@caryannet4139 between both differentials it's around 5 qts in them.
so what oil am i looking for to buy at autozone for my clutch??
Fully synthetic atf or mtf. I got valvoline synchros
be sure and change your blinker fluid while your under there!
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Wow that's original
Greetings from concrete jungle ...los Angeles ...at how many miles do you change the tranny fluid? My wife has a automatic Sahara with about 50 thousand miles ..mainly freeway driving ...when your not stuck in traffic
30,000 miles is the best to replace transmission oil for Jeeps and just most vehicles in general
The hex tool you cut looks like it's longer than 1/2". That is if I understood you in the video. It looks more like 3/4"
For good measure, I'd have a .5 and a .75 made.
What trans fluid and weight? Also diff fluid?
if u want the best, it's ( motul - 300 LS ) for limited slip differential. And ( motul - 75w/90 ) foe manual transmission. The (ATF) for automatic transmission and trans4case..
Al foil good idea, I’ve always just did a piece of cardboard.
Great video! Thanks!
What royal purple fluid did you use... Cannot find ms-9224 equivalent.
There's mtf for chrysler and dodge written on bottle of valvoline synchromesh full synthetic. Atf was royal purple
What's the 30 dollar tool
for anyone with a jk/jku that has watched this wondering how they will get to their drain plug w/ the exhaust in the way... I bought this, and used a 17mm wrench. It is small enough to fit under the exhasut pipe. worked perfect. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AM0Y450/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is that normal to have that much metal and shavings on the magnetic plug?
Ya, depends on how often you change the smaller the interval the better because if that plug is clogged up it cant catch the shavings. only time to worry is when there are big shards in it, which is usually a result of not servicing.
Oh ok thanks!
How bout the clutch fluid
Dot 3 brake fluid goes in the brake master cylinder. Shared reservoir.
Is there a difference between this and automatic?
BAWLS2894 yes.... auto uses atf+4 manual uses a 9224(?) equivalent.
Nice Tip- thanks
How much fluid did you put in?
Yep I'm wonder the same question anybody please..??
A little over 2 quarts. The fluid starts to drip out of the fill hole. Then you know it’s full!
Are you supporting the transmission in any way now that you took the skid plate off?
Doesn't need to be supported, the transmission doesn't rest on the skid plate.
How come nobody ever says what the manufacturer. What you can get away with without buying the $25 Court Chrysler oil
ive been thinking about doing this myself. i have 125,000 on my '07 jeep wrangler jk. recently had anew clutch installed. everything has been great - but recently ive been having - for lack of better words "skidding or jumping" hesitation when im putting her into 1st gear. this only happens when the jeep has been warmed up and driven for awhile. do u think maybe the tranny oil has just run its course and needs changing? thanks for the tutorial and any info you may have.
Hey, did this resolve your problem? I have been having the same problem on my jeep after the dealership changed the clutch.
Could be some oil got on clutch
thanks 4 every thing.
Thanks.
I've had several knowledgeable jeep people warn against changing out transmission fluid after high miles of 90,000 or more. They say it may cause slipping due to wear and fresh oil. I was told it will cause transmission problems in less than 2 years. It's ok to add. Never change completely.
Is that for auto?. I thought Manuals technically can't slip
@@clintonbays3614 they just told me it would cause damage. I have no idea. I drive a manual. They said u are supposed to add to a automatic.
High milage manual trans.
You are talking about automatic transmissions. TH-cam search how manual transmissions work and you will see there are big gears in there connecting. An automatic transmission works totally different, fluid pressure pushes on clutch discs to engage gears. Google and TH-cam search these different things. Hope that helps.
What in the ever-loving fuck was Jeep doing when they did this. I'm not an engineer, but it seems like they could have just added like 1 inch of pipe to each side of the exhaust to put the crossover part further down and this job would be way easier. Easier plug removal, easier fluid drain.
Poor designing by Jeep on where they put that drain plug.
Not really. Difficult but not overwhelming. Buy the special wrench from Jeep or fabricate one yourself. Find a hex nut that is 17mm across flats and have it welded onto a 1/8" or 1/4" piece of flat stock.
NO WAY...NO WAY!
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