MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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FluidandFilterChanges
SpecialAdditives
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
propermaintenanceintervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
productanditsperformancemaybeimpairedbysupple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policyistheuseofspecialdyestoaidindetectingfluid
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
theymayadverselyaffectseals.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
fluidandfiltershouldbechanged.
SelectionofLubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance.Useonlymanufacturer’srecommendedtransmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. It is
important that the transmission fluid be maintained at
the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. No
chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
onlytheapprovedlubricantmaybeused.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
Theallwheeldrivesystemconsistsofatransfercaseand
front differential. The exterior surface of these compo-
nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks.
Confirmedleaksshouldberepairedassoonaspossible.
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The transfer case fluid fill/inspection plug is located in
the middle of the rear housing. To inspect the transfer
case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The
fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole.
Usethisplugtoaddfluidasrequired.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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