2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 464

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the Fluid Level Check (3.8L and 4.0L Engines with crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) - If Equipped The six-speed automatic transmission is a sealed unit and two holes in the dipstick). has no dipstick. See your authorized dealer to have the b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between transmission fluid checked or serviced. the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD". Fluid and Filter Changes If the fluid level indicates that it is low, add sufficient Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintefluid to bring it to the proper level. nance intervals. CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is reseated properly. If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. 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 transmission. 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. 7