2004 Dodge Intrepid Owner Manual - Page 196

196 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (PARK). • Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Remove dipstick and note reading. • If the fluid is hot (180° F / 82° C) , the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). • If the fluid is cold (80° F / 27° C) , the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked "COLD" (between the lower two holes in the dipstick). 3.5L Transmission Dipstick Procedure For Checking Fluid Level To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the following procedure must be used: • The vehicle must be on level ground. • The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. • Fully apply parking brake. • If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmission fluid to bring to the proper level.