1. Welcome to Jeeps.net!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Jeep discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Jeep owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Jeep 3.0 diesel transmission fluid

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by jdoc2003, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Nov 28, 2019 at 8:44 AM
    #1
    jdoc2003

    #1
    jdoc2003 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2019
    Member:
    #4142
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    so I feel really dumb right now. Trying to check the transmission fluid in my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 diesel. I open the hood. I see the oil dipstick but no dipstick or fill resivoir for transmission fluid. I open the owners manual and surprisingly it doesn’t give any help. Can someone tell me where it’s located? Thanks in advance.
     
    jdoc2003, Nov 28, 2019
    #1
  2. Nov 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM
    #2
    chris4x4

    #2
    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2016
    Member:
    #2
    Messages:
    4,068
    Gender:
    Male
    Welcome aboard! The dealer has a special graduated dipstick, and with the aid of a scan tool and an oil level chart, determines the proper oil level based on the transmission's temperature. Sadly, its not a DIY type of thing.
     
    chris4x4, Nov 28, 2019
    #2
  3. Nov 28, 2019 at 9:46 AM
    #3
    aggrex

    #3
    aggrex Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2016
    Member:
    #203
    Messages:
    4,912
    DE
    Vehicle:
    Backcountry '16
    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    It's unfortunate but some dip sticks are being replaced with "life-time" fluids or dealer-only servicing. My 2010 X3 has no oil or trans dip stick. The X3 has an electronic oil level display and the trans is full when it drips out of the fill hole.
     
    aggrex, Nov 28, 2019
    #3
    chris4x4 likes this.
  4. Nov 28, 2019 at 3:35 PM
    #4
    jdoc2003

    #4
    jdoc2003 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2019
    Member:
    #4142
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    So now I feel even dumber. I get the no dipstick thing but how do I know if it’s running low? If it runs too low do I get an alert on the dash then? If so, I won’t worry about it. Feel like I’m walking the wire with no net beneath! Just a farm kid that likes to check fluid levels on a regular basis.
     
    jdoc2003, Nov 28, 2019
    #4
  5. Nov 28, 2019 at 3:53 PM
    #5
    chris4x4

    #5
    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2016
    Member:
    #2
    Messages:
    4,068
    Gender:
    Male
    Don't feel dumb. Many of us have done the same thing at one time or another. The fluid level is monitored by the engine computer, but its a good thing to get is changed every 90k miles or so, depending on use.
     
    chris4x4, Nov 28, 2019
    #5
    aggrex likes this.
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top