hermesgrafix

Hello All,
I have a 13 2 door JK. Looking to change the Transmission filter and fluids over the next few weeks. Need some suggestions and part numbers if possible.
Filter Kit to include gaskets needed part number??
Suggestions for automatic transmission fluid??

Thanks !

ronjenx

You can get all the part number info from the dealer. Use the numbers to order from JK-Forum vendors. If they don't carry the parts, google the part numbers and go from there. There's the dealer, too.

Regarding the fluid, use only ATF+4. Many licensed companies make or re-brand the stuff.

Ripa777

I'm in same boat. But I would also like to change my trans pan to one with a drain plug for future fluid changes. Anyone know if they make these? Searched and can't find one

ronjenx

I have done that for the pre-2012 pan. Auto parts stores have selections of plugs. The bung is a nut welded to the pan.
I included the safety wire and tab, but it's probably not necessary.
You can see the low area where a drain plug is supposed to be. The auto makers stopped installing the plug decades ago to save $1.50 per vehicle. The other low spot in the picture is where the chip magnet goes.
Look at your pan. See if it, too, has a low spot. If it doesn't, you'll have to judge where the low point is.

OverKill

The parts store sell pans with drain plugs for the 3.8, don't know about the 3.6 though. I just did mine, wish I had replaced my pan with one with a drain plug.

ronjenx

Do you mean 42RLE transmission pans?

OverKill

Yes, I do

ronjenx

I have never thought of looking for one at a parts store. Where did you see one?

hermesgrafix

Thanks to all for the info. Appreciate it. Wish there was a like button on there so I could say thanks to each of you!

OverKill

O'Reilly Auto Parts, part #265-818, $66