2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 639

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the (upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to check the level at the should be between the ЉHOTЉ (upper) reference holes normal operating temperature. on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube CAUTION! to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. Use ONLY the recommended fluid (see ЉFluids, Lubri- If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may cants, and Genuine PartsЉ for fluid specifications). not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick the temperature is elevated enough to produce an tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to accurate reading. Run the engine at idle, in PARK, to fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the warm the fluid. fluid level. 7. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the the operating temperature, the fluid level should be transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make between the two "COLD" (lower) holes on the dipstick sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated. It is with the fluid at approximately 70°F (21°C) (room temnormal for the dipstick cap to spring back slightly from perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at its fully seated position, as long as its seal remains room temperature, it should be between the "HOT" engaged in the dipstick tube. 7