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How to change the oil and oil filter in a Jeep CJ.

Model: Jeep Cj CJ7, MK 7 - Years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Part: Engine oil

Video tutorial

Below you will find instructions on how to change the oil and the oil filter in the Jeep CJ. The steps are simple and quick, and they are as follows. First, let's go under the car, locate the oil pan, and remove the plug to drain the used oil from the pan. Use a basin to collect the used oil. At this point, we move on to the filter located on the left side of the engine block near the wheel, as shown in the video.

We unscrew it and replace it with a new filter. After doing all this, we put the plug back in the pan, and finally, we can pour in new oil, and the procedure is complete.


Posted on 24 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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