2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 336

334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed as follows: Maintenance Schedule A - Non Turbocharged Engines - No change necessary. Maintenance Schedule A - Turbocharged 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. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedules" in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transaxle. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. Manual Transaxle Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for the correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more that 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole.