Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 65

Automatic Transmissions
It is important that the transmission flu id be maintained at the
level prescribed.
Selection of Lubricant - Use only fluids of the type labeled DEX-
RON Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar Parts DEXRON and
DEXRON 11 Automatic Transmission Fluids are fluids of th is type
and are recommen ded.
Fluid Level Ch eck - The fl uid level in the automatic transmission
should be checked whenever the car is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmis-
sion and of the fluid.
Note: Whenever the fl uid is checked , especially on vehicles
opera ted under conditions of severe service, the conditio n of the
fluid sho uld be observed . If severe darkening of the flui d , ac-
companied by a strong odor, is n oted , the fluid and filte r should
be changed a nd the ba nds adjusted . A physical change in the
fluid s uch as this may b e the result of overheating , res ulting in
fluid degradation .
Procedure for Che ck ing Fluid Level- Th is check should be made
when t h e engine temperature gauge indicates a normal
warmed- up condition and the fluid in the transmission is heated
to its normal operating temperature.
1.
With the parking brake engaged and the engine idling, select
each gear momen tarily, ending with the selector in the NEU-
TRAL position .
2. The fl ui d level sho uld ch eck a t the "F" mark, or slightly below,
but never above the "F" mark when the engine is at its normal
warmed condition. Add or drain as necessary to bring the fluid to
this prescribed level. Fluid is added through the dipstick tube.
TO PREVENT DIRT AND WATE R FROM ENTERING TH E
TRANS MISSIO N A FTER C H ECKING OR REP LE NISII ING
FLUID, MA KE CERTAIN TH AT T HE DIPSTICK CAP IS RE-
SEATED PROPERLY.
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