2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 590

588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid and Filter Changes Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is used for frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, etc., change the fluid as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. In addition, change the fluid (and filter, if equipped) if the fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason. Manual Transmission - If Equipped Lubricant Selection Should the transmission be leaking oil, the transmission should be serviced to correct the condition. Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubricant has become contaminated with water. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed Fluid Level Check on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are The transmission is designed to be fill for life. The oil highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside does not need to be check unless there is an oil leak.