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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
To check the autom atic transm ission fluid level prop erly,
the follow ing proced ure must be used :
(cross-hatched area) on the oil level ind icator. The fluid
level ind icator shou ld be in the COLD region at 70° F (21°
C) fluid tem peratu re.
1.
The vehicle must be on level grou nd .
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid to bring to the
prop er level. Refer to Recom mend ed Fluids, Lubricants
and Genu ine Parts for correct fluid typ e.
2.
minim um of 60 second s.
The engine shou ld be running at curb idle speed for a
3.
Fully apply parking brake.
Fluid is added throu gh the dipstick tube.
4.
(Park).
Apply the brakes and shift the transm ission into P
NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transm ission after checking or rep lenishing fluid, make
certain that the dipstick cap is prop erly reseated .
5.
The fluid MUST be checked with the transm ission in
P (Park) to be sure that the fluid level is accurate.
Special Additives
6.
Remove dipstick and note read ing.
Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated .
The manu factu rer recom mend s against the addition of
any additives to the transm ission. Exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks.
At norm al operating tem peratu re (approxim ately 180° F
(82°
C), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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