It is 6.4 qts. You have also drained either the front differential, or the transfer case, or the transmision.

The front plug that you removed is not a drain plug. It is just used in manufacturing to plug the drilling in the pan used to supply the oil gallery. Just remove the one in the bottom and you'll get it all out. If you truly got 8qts out altogether, your sump was way overfilled. Make sure you only added 6.4 quarts of new oil.

Hi Guys,
What is with two drain plugs in the engine sump. When I removed the front drain plug I got about 1/2 quart, and when I removed the drain plug in the bottom towards the rear, I got another 7 1/2 quarts. That 8 quarts total,the maintance manual said the capacity was 6.4 quarts.
Are there to separate sections in the engine sump?
What is the correct quantity of oil to put in, including the oil filter.

Regards
Rob

1. Regarding 1/2 quart - what color of the drained out oil ? If red (Mopar ATF+4) - you drained transfer case. If brown or dark brown (SAE 80W90)- you drained front axle.
2. Regarding 7 1/2 quarts - again: What color of the drained out oil ? If red (Mopar ATF+4) - you drained transmission oil(5-45RFE). If dark brown or black - you drained engine oil, but it`s too much for engine capacity (must be 6,4 quarts for 2,8crd).

There are no separate sections in the engine sump

No, both plugs are in the oil pan. Look at the front of your pan and there is a plug there, threaded horizontally, that is just used to seal off a drilled passage. It shouldn't be removed for normal maintenance. He has not drained the tranny, diff or t-case.

No, both plugs are in the oil pan. Look at the front of your pan and there is a plug there, threaded horizontally, that is just used to seal off a drilled passage. It shouldn't be removed for normal maintenance. He has not drained the tranny, diff or t-case.

Thanks all, I think 'FastRob' was right about the plug in the front of the engine sump, only being there for machining purpose, but it was the first plug I saw when I got under. But when I only go a small amount of oil I went looking and found the drain plug in the base of the sump at the rear. I did get 7 1/2 Liters out of it, I measured it with a measuring jug as I disposed of it, it was as black as black.
I know the Transfercase and the front diff, I found them a long time ago.
Thanks again for you replys.
Rob

While we're discussing oil draining. I have an '05 with the plug that uses a 8mm hex to remove it.

I have read on this forum that DCJ has a new type plug. Did Jeep offer a "new and improved plug" over the original hard as hell to remove plug?

My $0.02 on the 6.4 qts. Using a standard filter and 6.4qts come up a half quart short.

Thanks everyone.

Tom

No, both plugs are in the oil pan. Look at the front of your pan and there is a plug there, threaded horizontally, that is just used to seal off a drilled passage. It shouldn't be removed for normal maintenance. He has not drained the tranny, diff or t-case.

Try to find second plug today There is only one plug in the oil pan We (i`m with mechanik) investigated oil pan from all sides
Good joke

While we're discussing oil draining. I have an '05 with the plug that uses a 8mm hex to remove it.

I have read on this forum that DCJ has a new type plug. Did Jeep offer a "new and improved plug" over the original hard as hell to remove plug?

My $0.02 on the 6.4 qts. Using a standard filter and 6.4qts come up a half quart short.

Thanks everyone.

Tom