Automatic Transmission - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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• To avoid contamination from for-
eign matter or moisture, use only
new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container.
Keep the master cylinder reservoir
cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a
lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly dur-
ing hard or prolonged braking, re-
sulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on
hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid
can also damage painted and vinyl
surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these sur-
faces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid
to contaminate the brake fluid.
Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or com-
plete brake failure. This could re-
sult in a collision.

Automatic Transmission

The automatic transmission and differen-
tial assembly are contained within a single
housing.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
The fluid level in the automatic transmis-
sion should be checked whenever the
vehicle is serviced. Operation with an im-
proper fluid level will greatly reduce the life
of the transmission and the fluid.
The six–speed transmission is equipped
with a capped dipstick tube. It is sealed
and should not be tampered with. Your
authorized dealer has the necessary tools
to ensure that the fluid level is set properly.
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is
used in the transmission to assure opti-
mum transmission performance. Use only
the manufacturer's recommended trans-
mission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your
Vehicle" for further information. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid be main-
tained at the prescribed level using the
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