Town & Country AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2003)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
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PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly
reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid.
To check the fluid level properly, the following procedure must be used:
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The vehicle must be on level ground.
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The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds.
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Fully apply parking brake.
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Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (PARK).
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Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 82 °C (180 °F) that is the normal operating temperature
after the vehicle has been driven for at least 15 miles. The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the finger tips. Warm is when fluid is between
29 - 52 °C (85 - 125 °F).
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Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated. Remove the dipstick and note reading.
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If the fluid is hot (82 °C / 180 °F), the reading should be in the cross hatched area marked HOT, (between the upper two holes in the dipstick).
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If the fluid is cold (27 °C / 80 °F), the fluid level should be between the lower two holes, into the area marked COLD.
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If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmission fluid to bring to the proper level.
CAUTION: Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmision
after checking and replenishing the fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated.
