2013 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 635

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 CAUTION! (Continued) in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for fluid specifications. Special Additives CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Fluid Level Check - 3.6L Engine The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not any special additives in the transmission. require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the product and its performance may be impaired by supple- transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- provided. Your authorized dealer can check your transtives to the transmission. The only exception to this mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the adversely affect seals. transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. 7