In the same tube as the transmission dipstick. A small funnel is best to use.


Owners manual:

Fluid Level Check — 42RLE
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal
operating temperature 180° F (82° C). This occurs after at
least 15 mi (25 km) of driving. At normal operating
temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably between
the fingertips.

To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level,
the following procedure must be used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the HOT
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operating
temperature. Verify that a solid coating of oil is seen
on both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two cold (lower) holes on the dipstick with
the fluid at approximately 70° F (21° C) (room temperature).
If the fluid level is correctly established at room
temperature, it should be between the HOT (upper)
reference holes when the transmission reaches 180° F (21°
C). Remember it is best to check the level at the normal
operating temperature.

 

Thanks for all the help!! Filled up and going home.

 

Looks like I might have a leak. This is after being parked for 10 min

 

This is what I saw when I woke up this morning. Taking it in tomorrow, does this qualify for a "under warranty" fix?

 

If I was you, I would get ready to hear "not a chance" from the dealer/service department.

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I just heard back from Jeep and it is a leaking oil pump, covered under my extended warranty so

I however have a question, they said that they need to drop the transmission, and in order to do so I need to remove my rock rails (LOD) which are bolted + Welded on there. Again, I dont know what is what, but wouldn't they be able to work under the Jeep with these being on there? Or do I have to weld and unweld them everytime things are going wrong????

Please advice if you have any knowledge about this.

Thanks!

 

Only the person wanting to remove the transmission knows for sure.

 

I understand that, I dont have the jeep yet, but maybe post up a photo of it? I am just curious how most people with LOD rock rails are dealing with similar issues, as I am sure someone has had something happen to them.

 

I've seen LoD Rock Rails and they are a "bolt on" installation not welded. The rails themselves are welded together but bolted to the frame of the Jeep.

Is there any chance someone other than you broke one of the rails and it had to be welded and they welded it back to the frame instead of fixing it correctly????

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I am not sure what is what, the shop who installed them said there were no way the bolts would hold the rock rails. so without asking me they welded them on there which is fine by me. better safe than sorry. BUT when i saw this (see photo) i thought to myself... if i know nothing about engine work, body work etc, and can figure out how to properly mount these then....

Not sure what to say, but if you need a photo of a how NOT to install something this would be it