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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Proced ure For Checking Fluid Level
To prop erly check the autom atic transaxle fluid level, the
follow ing proced ure must be used :
1.
The vehicle must be on level grou nd .
2.
The engine shou ld be running at curb idle speed for a
minim um of 60 second s.
3.
Fully apply parking brake.
4.
Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position end ing with the lever in P (PARK).
5.
Remove the dipstick and determ ine if the fluid is hot
6.
Remove dipstick and note read ing.
Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated .
or warm . Hot fluid is approxim ately 180°F (82°C) which
is the norm al operating tem peratu re after the vehicle has
been driven at least 24 km (15 miles). The fluid cannot be
comfortable held betw een the finger tips. Warm is when
the fluid is betw een 85° to 125°F (29° to 52°C).
If the fluid is hot, read ing shou ld be in the cross hatched
area marked “HOT” betw een the upper two holes in the
dipstick.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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