2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 558

556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear position If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick (allowing time for the transmission to fully engage in tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait each position), ending with the shift lever in PARK. at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the 5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt transmission before rechecking the fluid level. from entering the transmission. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or the operating temperature, the fluid level should be cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is between the two COLD (lower) holes on the dipstick the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is with the fluid at approximately 80°F (27°C). If the fluid driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held level is correctly established at 80°F (27°C), it should be comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a between the HOT (upper) reference holes when the temperature of approximately 80°F (27°C). transmission reaches 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated. check the level at the normal operating temperature. Then, remove the dipstick and note the reading. 8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake. • If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). • If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD."