2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 301
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Manual
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300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held Fluid Level Check Use the following procedure to check the automatic comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a transmission fluid level properly: temperature below 80°F (27°C). 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Apply the parking brake fully. 4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position, ending with the shift lever in PARK. 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then, remove dipstick and note the reading. a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD." 5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the the possibility of dirt entering the transmission. filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot overfill. or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82° C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is