Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser Convertible Owner's Manual page 393

6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
If the fluid is hot, reading should be in the cross hatched
area marked "HOT" between the upper two holes in the
dipstick.
If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the
lower two holes, into the area marked "LOW".
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 transaxle can
cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water
from entering the transaxle after checking or replen-
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is
seated properly.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393
Fluid And Filter Changes
Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed as follows:
Maintenance schedule "A"—Non Turbo Charged En-
gines – No change necessary.
Maintenance schedule "A"—Turbo Charged Engines –
No change necessary.
Maintenance schedule "B"—All Engines – Every 60,000
miles (100 000 km) change fluid and filter under the
following conditions:
• Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for mainte-
nance schedules.
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