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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
Here is the snapshot from my '13 owner's manual which should be the same for your 3.6L -
You have a while. I did change mine at 60k miles as I do a good bit of wheeling. Most of us do a simple drain, replace the filter and refill......not a "flush".
If you did not buy the truck new then the first thing I would do is change the oil like what Resharp talked about. Called peace of mind. I don't care what manuals say - you need to change transmission oil every 30,000 miles or 2 years IMO. Why? Because you have to pay for it when it is damaged during wear and tear even in warranty times but usually shows up as trouble outside the warranty period.
If you did not buy the truck new then the first thing I would do is change the oil like what Resharp talked about. Called peace of mind. I don't care what manuals say - you need to change transmission oil every 30,000 miles or 2 years IMO. Why? Because you have to pay for it when it is damaged during wear and tear even in warranty times but usually shows up as trouble outside the warranty period.
Good point, I will make an appointment soon. Thank you so much for your input.
The Topsider is a great cheater method for our JK's tranny fluid. Worth the $60 on Amazon. I do the topsider method every 30k and drop the pan and change the filter every 60k.
The Topsider is a great cheater method for our JK's tranny fluid. Worth the $60 on Amazon. I do the topsider method every 30k and drop the pan and change the filter every 60k.
In the past I've used mityvacs that looked like th elink below for the purpose of sucking out fluids from the top. I had not seen the topsider before until you brought it up. That looks like it might be easier to store maybe. I'll need to get something at some point for my next tranny service. I got rid of the Mityvac years ago with the BMWs and I'm not going the "controlled" spill route again. That was a mess.
In the past I've used mityvacs that looked like th elink below for the purpose of sucking out fluids from the top. I had not seen the topsider before until you brought it up. That looks like it might be easier to store maybe. I'll need to get something at some point for my next tranny service. I got rid of the Mityvac years ago with the BMWs and I'm not going the "controlled" spill route again. That was a mess.
Dropping the pan has never been easier with a TopSider for a tranny service. I didn't spill any fluid when I did mine and its a great cheater method to keep the fluid after the change perfectly red at all times. I think you can definitely hear when the fluid is low or when its dark brown and no longer doing anything. The vehicle shifts poorly and is loud.
