Change the transmission Fluid on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (L6)?

Question

I it very hard to change the transmission fluid on my jeep? I try to work on everything that I can (oil change, brakes, tires etc.) I have never tried to change transmission oil and am wondering if I should pay someone else or try it myself. I just turned 65,000 miles and believe it is dur. Also is there any thing else that I should check or service at this milage?

Sorry about the gramatical/spelling errors.

Answer 1

Pay someone. Take it to a shop that has a power flush machine. They will tap into the cooling lines on the radiator and as the old fluid is pumped into it, then it is replaced with new fluid. Doing it this way will also get all of the old fluid out of the torque converter. That is where most of the fluid is anyway. It is a lot easier to have them do it this way, than having to drain the torque converter yourself. Faster too. You may have to make an appointment with them so call first. It takes about a half and hour for them to do it. good luck.

Answer 2

If you can do what you said in your question then you should have no trouble do this. Go to your local auto parts store and tell them what you have and the engine size. They will give you the parts that you need for the job. While you are there pick up a repair manual and it will tell you in there how to do it. Since you have never done this just take you time and a word of caution do not over fill your tyranny.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Here is a nice step-by-step description (not specific to any certain vehicle, though): http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/ATF_and_Filter_Change_Procedures.pdf

Look into the heat resistance and other benefits of synthetic ATF: http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?zo=1463115&page=StoreFront/atf