2013 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 547

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid will require more frequent fluid changes. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. 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. Fluid Level Check Routine fluid level checks are not required. However, if you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, Special Additives visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered fluid level checked. Operation with an improper fluid product and its performance may be impaired by supple- level can greatly reduce the life of your transmission. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addiTransmission Fluid Changes tives to the transmission. The only exception to this Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is used for they may adversely affect seals. frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, etc., change the fluid as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to 7