Drain And Fill
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The fluid required for this transaxle is Mopar® ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Use of improper or substitute fluids can cause shift problems and/or transaxle failure.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Obtain suitable fluid collection container and place under transaxle.
- Remove transaxle drain plug (1). Allow fluid to drain into container until empty.
- Install the drain plug (1) and tighten to 35N.m (26 ft. lbs.).NOTE: Just above the fill plug (2) is the factory fill plug, this is a rubber plug and should never be used to fill the transmission.
- Insure the vehicle is level, remove the fill plug (2) and add fluid until the fluid just starts to trickle out of the fill plug.
- Reinstall fill plug (2) and tighten to 35 N-m (26 ft lbs).
The fluid required for this transaxle is Mopar® ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Use of improper or substitute fluids can cause shift problems and/or transaxle failure.