2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 468
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
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466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check - 3.8L and 4.0L Engines with Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped The six-speed automatic transaxle is a sealed unit and has no dipstick. See your authorized dealer to have the transaxle fluid checked or serviced. Fluid Level Check - 3.3L Engine with Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped The dipstick is located just behind the radiator on the lower right side. 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear position, ending with the shift lever in PARK. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle. 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles (24 km). The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the fingertips. Cold is when the fluid is below 80°F (27°C). To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the following procedure must be used: 6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Remove the dipstick and note reading. 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper minimum of 60 seconds. two holes in the dipstick). 3. Fully apply the parking brake. b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD".