2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 459

458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Fluid Level Check (3.8L and 4.0L Engines with Remove the dipstick and note reading. Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) - If Equipped The six-speed automatic transmission is a sealed unit and a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the has no dipstick. See your authorized dealer to have the crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper transmission fluid checked or serviced. two holes in the dipstick). Fluid and Filter Changes b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintethe lower two holes in the area marked "COLD". nance intervals. If the fluid level indicates that it is low, add sufficient If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid to bring it to the proper level. fluid and filter should be changed. 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. 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.