2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 393

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Remove dipstick and note reading. If the fluid is hot, reading should be in the cross hatched area marked "HOT" between the upper two holes in the dipstick. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes, into the area marked "LOW". If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmission fluid to bring to the proper level. Fluid And Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows: Maintenance schedule "A"-Non Turbo Charged Engines - No change necessary. Maintenance schedule "A"-Turbo Charged Engines - No change necessary. Maintenance schedule "B"-All Engines - Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) change fluid and filter under the following conditions: • Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for maintenance schedules. CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transaxle can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transaxle after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is seated properly. 7