2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 529

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 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 overfill. 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is CAUTION! the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held • Using a transmission fluid other than the manucomfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a facturer's recommended fluid may cause deteriotemperature below 80°F (27°C). ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid 7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then, other than that recommended by the manufacturer remove dipstick and note the reading. will require more frequent fluid and filter a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the changes. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genucrosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper ine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for furtwo holes in the dipstick). ther information. b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD." (Continued) 7