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How to Change the Transmission Oil of a Jeep Wrangler

Model: Jeep Wrangler MK 3, JK - Years 2007-2018
Part: Drivetrain

In this guide, learn how to change the oil in the transmission of a Jeep Wrangler. Position your vehicle on a column lift and raise it to a comfortable height for disassembly. To change the transmission oil, unscrew the bolt located on the transmission using a socket spanner. Once the bolt is removed, let the fluid drain into a container. Refit the bolt on the transmission with the spanner, then top up with the appropriate fluid. Finally, test the correct operation of the transmission.

Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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