How Do You Change Jeep Cherokee Manual Transmission Fluid?
Unlike automatic transmissions, manual transmissions do not have a dipstick under the hood. Transmission fluid must be changed through the fill plug underneath the car. In an automatic transmission, transmission fluid is poured into the dipstick tube under the hood. You should change manual transmission fluid at least every 30,000 miles to keep the transmission running smoothly. Park the Jeep Cherokee on a level surface and put the emergency brake on. Go underneath the Jeep with an oil drip pan and a wrench. Unscrew the filler plug. This is located above the drain plug on the transmission-fluid reservoir. This will release pressure and allow the fluid to drain faster. Unscrew the drain plug with a wrench. The drain plug is located near or on the bottom of the transmission-fluid reservoir. If the drain plug is stuck, spray it with some oil. The fluid will start draining immediately, so situate the oil drip pan underneath the drain plug before removing the plug. Let the fluid drain for a
