MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Fluid Level Check (4.7L and 5.7L Engin e)
Check the fluid level while the transm ission is at norm al
operating tem peratu re. This occurs after at least 15 miles
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level shou ld be betw een the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at norm al operat-
ing tem peratu re. The fluid level is only valid if there is a
solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick. If
the fluid is low, add as requ ired into the dipstick tube. Do
not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil throu gh the
oil fill tube, wait a minim um of two (2) minu tes for the oil
to fully drain into the transm ission before rechecking the
fluid level.
(25
km) of driving. At norm al operating tem peratu re the
fluid cannot be held comfortably betw een the fingertip s.
To check the autom atic transm ission fluid level prop erly,
the follow ing proced ure must be used :
1.
Operate the engine at idle speed and norm al operating
tem peratu re.
2.
3.
The vehicle must be on level grou nd .
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transm ission below
the operating tem peratu re, the fluid level shou ld be
betw een the two “COLD” (lower) holes on the dipstick 7
with the fluid at approxim ately 70°F (21°C) (room tem -
peratu re). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room tem peratu re, it shou ld be betw een the “HOT”
(upper) reference holes when the transm ission reaches
Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake
pedal.
4.
position end ing with the lever in P (Park).
Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
5.
seated .
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
180°F
(82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the
norm al operating tem peratu re.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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