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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FluidLevelCheck
Use the following procedure to check the automatic
transaxlefluidlevelproperly:
CAUTION!
Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
thebrakefluid;allbrakesealcomponentscouldbe
damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
Useonlybrakefluidthathasbeeninatightlyclosed
container to avoid contamination from foreign mat-
ter.
1.
Parkthevehicleonlevelground.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of
60seconds.
3.
Applytheparkingbrakefully.
Automatic Transaxle
The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are
containedwithinasinglehousing.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear posi-
tion,endingwiththeshiftleverinPARK.
5.
Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
checkedwheneverthevehicleisserviced.Operationwith
animproperfluidlevelwillgreatlyreducethelifeofthe
transaxleandthefluid.
thepossibilityofdirtenteringthetransaxle.
6.
Removethedipstickanddetermineifthefluidishot
orcold.Hotfluidisapproximately180°F(82°C),which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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