2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 403

402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid and Filter Changes Special Additives Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by suppleIf the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addifluid and filter should be changed. tives to the transmission. The only exception to this Selection of Lubricant policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- they may adversely affect seals. mance. Use only manufacturer's recommended transmisCAUTION! sion fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informaDo not use chemical flushes in your transmission as tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be mainthe chemicals can damage your transmission compotained at the prescribed level using the recommended nents. Such damage is not covered by the New fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any transVehicle Limited Warranty. mission; only the approved lubricant may be used.