How to check transmission fluid 2006 jeep grand cherokee

I wanted to check the trans fluid on my 06 3.7 cherokee because of hard shifting sometimes when I excelerate and let off the throttle. I noticed tho that there is no transmission dip stick, it has a cap and says in the manual for deal service only? How do I go about checking the trans fluid?

your gonna have to go to your dealer and buy the little kit to add the dipstick. I believe it was a TSB in like 2006.

Does anyone have a mopar part number for the dipstick kit?

dont quote me on this but i think its 53013577AC

dont quote me on this but i think its 53013577AC

That part number came up with a dipstick. Just wanna make sure its the right one. Can anyone else chim in?

where are you buying it from that you MUSt have the part number?

any online sites i use all have part names, never a number/

and if you plan on strolling into the dealer than have him/her look it up to make sure you get the correct part./

Can anyone tell me why there is a tube but no dipstick for testing fluid level on this vehicle? The cap on the tube says for dealer use only. My dealer says that only they can test the level. I tried to buy a dipstick but none is available. What's the story here?

This is from wkjeeps.com:

CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL:

NOTE:
If equipped with a dipstick, use the following procedure. If your vehicle has a capped dipstick tube, it is sealed and should not be tampered with. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set properly.

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I find that a bit overboard not allowing someone to check the fluid of a vehicle you are driving.

My 2004 WJ diesel has the same problem, no dipstick. Testing of transmissionfluid can only be done by someone who has a special electronic dipstick, so dealer only.
Really sucks wenn you're in Portugal and for some stupid reason you're fluid level is so low the transmission can't put the power to the wheels. No dealer around, damn you daimler-chrysler.

Belgian Six said:

a special electronic dipstick,

My wife has one of those :rofl:

10achik said:

My wife has one of those :rofl:

What does that say about you ?

Yes I know :OffTopic:

That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Do they think we are driving Bentleys or Rolls-Royces?

Belgian Six said:

What does that say about you ?

Yes I know :OffTopic:

That he and the missus like to have some fun :thumbsup:

That he and the missus like to have some fun :thumbsup:

Exactly :thumbsup:

Well atleats its not like some of the new mercedes with no engine oil dipsitcks and you have to wait for the computer to tell how much oil is in the pan. Genius

Well I agree it should be easy to check. The procedure at the dealer is to plug in the scan tool, use the special dipstick, and the fluid has to be at a certain level depending on the transmission fluid temprature, which is displayed by the scan tool.

Pretty simple... sealed tranny. Look at it this way... you should never have to change the fluid for the life of the Jeep... thats the way they design it.

Here is the part number for the dipstick DORMAN 917-327