2014 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 570

568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this section for fluid specifications. Special Additives 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 The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions. The manufacturer strongly recommends against using Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the any special additives in the transmission. transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered check your transmission fluid level using special service product and its performance may be impaired by supple- tools. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, tives to the transmission. The only exception to this visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmisadversely affect seals. sion damage.