FYI, that isn't a 545RFE transmission. It should be the W5A580 (Mercedes design). You must live in a warm weather state. When you say remove exhaust bolts to me on a 10 year old car where I live I break into a cold sweat.
Yeah, I want to get one of those plastic bins you use when you mix cement, its like 2x3 feet, plenty of catch area and lay down a refrigerator box under it.
looking for video that explains entire process, how much quarts estimate comes out and what goes back in. Did not explain in beginning of video that you sucked out from top.
Hey all, I did a routine change of TF fluid, filter, gasket, plug etc. for my 2014 JK at a mechanic, but about 2 months later the fluid started leaking from the communication plug. I did another complete change, once again with brand new, original Mopar parts, and the same thing happened about 2 months after the change. The second change was at a different mechanic. I have no idea, nor does the mechanic as to why this might be happening. Usually if there is a leak, it is right away. Before the first change, there was not a drop. Now it is at the mechanic a third time, he will try using a sealer. Please help :(
I've found after trails i am getting some leaking, presuming from the shakes and thuds and something slightly loose, but onroad nothing...Soon to be investigated, thanks for the video @cliff
@@CliffsHowTo sometimes it looks like there is, I have a 16 75th Anniversary model, And it seems there is room, but would,hate to start it only to find out “holy shit, a bit tight, cannot get it out”.
@@queensapphire7717 I’d definitely rather have more room than I need, than not enough, when you’ve got a pan full of transmission fluid hovering in the air!!!
@@CliffsHowTo yeah, I suck as much out as possible via the dipstick tube, the most I have been able to get out is 2 or so quarts, as I typically replace 2 or so quarts of ATF when I do an oil change to keep the fluid fresh. I always use Mopar ATF+4, overkill ? Maybe, but I know I never have burnt or contaminated ATF.
I bought a 1 liter hand pump and 3 feet of tubing to connect. The trans fluid pan for the JK is very shallow, and I have never gotten more than 1.5 - 2 quarts out. I just replace the same amount I suck out, I figure doing 1.5- 2 qts every oil change should keep the fluid nice, or even doing it again after driving 50-100 miles, but you are also sucking out new fluid too, but an easy way to keep the ATF fresh until you can do a pan drop. JLs do not have a dipstick tube, but have a drain plug and fill plug, which I actually prefer.
One of the most stupidest designs and proof that automotive design engineers really hate mechanics! All the extra work just to lower the transmission pan??? Also, no drain plug??? Why???!!! Argh!!!😡
What about the rest of the transmission fluid especially in the torque converter or cooler? Wonder if I replaced my motor oil filter with a new one and just changed 1/4 of my motor oil in my engine....if that will work...to each is own!
Typically during my transmission fluid changes, you'll leave the trans fluid in the torque converter. Assuming you're keeping up on your fluid change intervals, it's okay to keep that fluid in there. It'll eventually cycle through along with the rest of the fluid.
I’m about to do the same job for the first time. I can see myself doing a lot worse on spilling fluid lol. Great vid, learned a lot brother.
FYI, that isn't a 545RFE transmission. It should be the W5A580 (Mercedes design). You must live in a warm weather state. When you say remove exhaust bolts to me on a 10 year old car where I live I break into a cold sweat.
I'll be doing this soon on my 2012 JK. Thanks!
Thanks for the fun and educational vid.
Awww oil on my arm, take 5.
j/k
cheers jeep bro
Yeah, I want to get one of those plastic bins you use when you mix cement, its like 2x3 feet, plenty of catch area and lay down a refrigerator box under it.
looking for video that explains entire process, how much quarts estimate comes out and what goes back in. Did not explain in beginning of video that you sucked out from top.
You dont need to remove the exhaust , just pull to side with a rope/ ratchet tie
I really wish they had screws to hold that filter on.
u save my life. thk for the video
Hey all, I did a routine change of TF fluid, filter, gasket, plug etc. for my 2014 JK at a mechanic, but about 2 months later the fluid started leaking from the communication plug. I did another complete change, once again with brand new, original Mopar parts, and the same thing happened about 2 months after the change. The second change was at a different mechanic. I have no idea, nor does the mechanic as to why this might be happening. Usually if there is a leak, it is right away. Before the first change, there was not a drop. Now it is at the mechanic a third time, he will try using a sealer. Please help :(
That’s weird. I had a similar issue on a previous Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was the o-rings on the sensor. New o-rings fixed it.
I've found after trails i am getting some leaking, presuming from the shakes and thuds and something slightly loose, but onroad nothing...Soon to be investigated, thanks for the video @cliff
Did you find where and what caused your leak?
You only did half the fluid?
Seems like there is enough clearance to slide the pan out with the exhaust there.
Give it a shot! If it works for you, then awesome!
@@CliffsHowTo sometimes it looks like there is, I have a 16 75th Anniversary model, And it seems there is room, but would,hate to start it only to find out “holy shit, a bit tight, cannot get it out”.
@@queensapphire7717 I’d definitely rather have more room than I need, than not enough, when you’ve got a pan full of transmission fluid hovering in the air!!!
I removed the pan only removing the passenger side exhaust hardware
@@CliffsHowTo yeah, I suck as much out as possible via the dipstick tube, the most I have been able to get out is 2 or so quarts, as I typically replace 2 or so quarts of ATF when I do an oil change to keep the fluid fresh. I always use Mopar ATF+4, overkill ? Maybe, but I know I never have burnt or contaminated ATF.
Did you leave on/reuse the gasket ??
Reused the old one. It was fine.
How did you draw fluid out from the top?
Fluid pump
I bought a 1 liter hand pump and 3 feet of tubing to connect. The trans fluid pan for the JK is very shallow, and I have never gotten more than 1.5 - 2 quarts out. I just replace the same amount I suck out, I figure doing 1.5- 2 qts every oil change should keep the fluid nice, or even doing it again after driving 50-100 miles, but you are also sucking out new fluid too, but an easy way to keep the ATF fresh until you can do a pan drop. JLs do not have a dipstick tube, but have a drain plug and fill plug, which I actually prefer.
One of the most stupidest designs and proof that automotive design engineers really hate mechanics! All the extra work just to lower the transmission pan??? Also, no drain plug??? Why???!!! Argh!!!😡
Yeah, not too fun!
What about the rest of the transmission fluid especially in the torque converter or cooler? Wonder if I replaced my motor oil filter with a new one and just changed 1/4 of my motor oil in my engine....if that will work...to each is own!
How would you do it?
Typically during my transmission fluid changes, you'll leave the trans fluid in the torque converter. Assuming you're keeping up on your fluid change intervals, it's okay to keep that fluid in there. It'll eventually cycle through along with the rest of the fluid.
How many quarts of fluid
You’ll need about 5.5 quarts.
Thank you
You don't have to take the exhaust off.
Maybe not, but i think it made things easier!