[Kristina Jackson]

I have a 2014 summit and it has 61,000miles. 5.7/L V8, gas……..
I took it in for and oil change to an independent mechanic and he said it’s a good time to look into servicing.
They quoted me at $374 for a transmission fluid flush and change(it says low viscosity on quote).
I called the local Jeep dealer and they quoted me at $786. (The oil it self they said was $54/quart and it takes 9)
The difference in pricing makes me nervous I thought $374 sounded high but do I need a very specific oil or is it ok for whatever is used at the independent mechanic.
On another noted I was told to look into changed the front /rear differential fluid and transverse case . The Jeep dealership was actually less expensive in this quote ($499) vs $672.
Do these numbers seem right?
Should I go to dealer vs independent (does it matter?)
I know I have super low mileage but the car is 9 years old.
I plan to keep to car till it dies so I want to take good care of it

 

[Big Nick WK2 2014]

Maybe look into a YouTube video.... Alot of these simple fluid changes aren't that bad... Front/rear diff changes are stupid simple... Transfercase included.... Transmissions have there weird problems.... But it ain't rocket science..... Take your time and put the right amount, and the right kind of fluid in it... And you'll be fine.... A few simple tools is all it takes.... And if you don't want to any of it... Few for a hundred or two, go to the dealership.... At least they know the vehicle... Good luck brother

 

[philbytx]

ZF (Transmission manufacturer) recommends using their Lifeguard 8 fluid and a specific procedure at 60k miles. If you aim on keeping your Jeep, I would go with a full powertrain fluid change (engine, gearbox, axles and transfer case). The dealer is stitching you up with the Lifeguard 8, as you can buy it yourself cheaper. Here ...

Lifeguard 8 Automatic Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - ZF S67109031201

Lifeguard 8 Automatic Transmission Fluid (1 Liter) - ZF S67109031201

www.fcpeuro.com

You could buy the fluid and pan and have the dealer use it for the job. And make sure you have a quote that has a new pan installed with the job.

 

[Boubou22]

The quote for the Transmission fluid change seems right, my dealer quoted me $350 ish for the labor only. For the transfert case and diff change like Big nick said it's pretty simple and you can do it with basic tools. Search on the forum for the right fluids you need. If you want to keep it until it dies you should do those simple maintenance since it way cheaper than wearing out these component and replacing it.

 

[Crosshairs]

I agree with @philbytx and I will add that a service will only require 4 to 5 quarts
The 9 quart number is for a complete fill...a service fill is less because you dont drain the convertor

 

[RoadiJeff]

I have a 2014 summit and it has 61,000miles. 5.7/L V8, gas……..
I took it in for and oil change to an independent mechanic and he said it’s a good time to look into servicing.
They quoted me at $374 for a transmission fluid flush and change(it says low viscosity on quote).
I called the local Jeep dealer and they quoted me at $786. (The oil it self they said was $54/quart and it takes 9)
The difference in pricing makes me nervous I thought $374 sounded high but do I need a very specific oil or is it ok for whatever is used at the independent mechanic.
On another noted I was told to look into changed the front /rear differential fluid and transverse case . The Jeep dealership was actually less expensive in this quote ($499) vs $672.
Do these numbers seem right?
Should I go to dealer vs independent (does it matter?)
I know I have super low mileage but the car is 9 years old.
I plan to keep to car till it dies so I want to take good care of it

The $374 price sounds like a great bargain, although I'd be skeptical on whether it included a new filter and not just replacing the fluid. When I did a fluid and filter/pan change on my 2018 8-speed GC 4 months ago, it cost me $275 for 6qt of Mopar ATF and the pan/filter.

 

[jgcrp1]

You should do the Front & Rear Diffs and the Transfer Case yourself. Very simple to perform and inexpensive.
Diffs - Napa has it on sale right now or go to Walmart:
Buy 3:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/VAL889785?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google_monthly-special_202303&store=25061&campaign=GSC-Promos&campaign_id=6478906937&adgroup_id=78844950918&adtype=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIismU7fvj_QIVtTGtBh3T2ghGEAQYAiABEgIDpPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

The flex bags made the process simple and less messy. Yes, the manual says 75W85 but 75W90 is fine. I use 75W85 Redline, but that does add to the cost.
Transfer Case:
Buy 1 (though you may need 1 more to get exactly 1 quart in there, unfortunately I haven't seen these in a flex bag, you'll need a pump):

Robot or human?

Not sure why it's saying Robot or Human ... Okay to click on it as it goes to Walmart.com

Amazon.com

As always, ensure you can open the fill plug first prior to opening the drain plug. On your ELSD rear diff make sure you don't open the wrong "fill" plug.
I've got 133.5K on mine and am just now debating whether or not to change the fluid on the transmission. My local MOPAR tech, that does weekend jobs, told me not to change it, though, I'm still thinking about it. If you have the MaxCare Lifetime then I wouldn't consider changing the transmission fluid.

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[Doppleganger]

Here's the ATF I'm going to use in mine when I do the transmission fluid change: D6 ATF
This is the new aluminum pan I got (+2 quarts): 2014-2022 w/ZF-8 Speed Transmission Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan
This is the thermostat bypass I'm also installing: 2013-2022 RAM 2500/3500 5.7L/6.4L/6.7L Transmission Fluid Thermal Bypass Valve Ram

There's someone on another forum who's in the oil industry, and really knows what's what with oil, so I trust his opinion on Redline products. I use it for all of my long-drain applications (transmission, transfer case, differentials).