2004 Dodge Stratus Owner's Manual - Page 214

214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transaxle Use only the manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid for the manual transaxle, NV-T350 or NV-T850, in your vehicle. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts section for correct fluid type. If it becomes necessary to top off or replace completely, this fluid should be used. The fill plug for the NV-T850 is located on the aluminum rear end cover. point not more than 4.0 mm below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water. If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. 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