Checking Fluid Levels: Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drive vehicle until engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Park vehicle on level surface. Apply parking brake. Turn engine off. Connect scan tool to data link connector. See Fig 1 .
- Start engine. Using scan tool, read transmission fluid temperature. With transmission fluid temperature displayed on scan tool, determine proper fluid level on dipstick. See Fig 2 . Add appropriate type of transmission fluid, if necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . DO NOT overfill. Turn engine off, and remove scan tool.