Automatic Transmission - Dodge Durango 2012 Owner's Manual

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654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant

It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the

transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-

mance. Use only the manufacturer's recommended trans-

mission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine

Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informa-

tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-

tained at the prescribed level using the recommended

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-

turer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration

in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter

shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the

manufacturer's recommended fluid will require

more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to

"Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Main-

taining Your Vehicle" for further information.

Special Additives

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered

product and its performance may be impaired by supple-

mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-

tives to the transmission. The only exception to this

policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid

leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as

they may adversely affect seals.

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