2011 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 483

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 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. 5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transmission. 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a temperature below 80°F (27°C). Fluid Level Check - 2.4L Engine Use the following procedure to check the automatic 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then, transmission fluid level properly: remove dipstick and note the reading. 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the 2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper 60 seconds. two holes in the dipstick). 3. Apply the parking brake fully. b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD." 4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in PARK. 7