Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission - Jeep 2010 Wrangler Owner's Manual

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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmis-
sion as the chemicals can damage your trans-
mission components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at
normal operating temperature 180° F (82° C).
This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of
driving. At normal operating temperature, the
fluid cannot be held comfortably between the
fingertips.
To properly check the automatic transmission
fluid level, the following procedure must be
used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and nor-
mal operating temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each
gear position ending with the shift lever in
PARK.
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5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and
reinsert it until seated.
6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid
level on both sides. The fluid level should be
between the HOT (upper) reference holes on
the dipstick at normal operating temperature.
Verify that a solid coating of oil is seen on both
sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill.
After adding any quantity of oil through the
dipstick tube, wait a minimum of two minutes
for the oil to fully drain into the transmission
before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to check the transmission
below the operating temperature, the fluid
level should be between the two cold (lower)
holes on the dipstick with the fluid at ap-
proximately 70° F (21° C) (room tempera-
ture). If the fluid level is correctly estab-
lished at room temperature, it should be
between the HOT (upper) reference holes
when the transmission reaches 180° F (21°
C). Remember it is best to check the level at
the normal operating temperature.
CAUTION!
Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below
50° F (10° C), it may not register on the
dipstick. Do not add fluid until the temperature
is elevated enough to produce an accurate
reading.
7. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing
fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is
properly reseated. It is normal for the dip-
stick cap to spring back slightly from its
fully seated position, as long as its seal
remains engaged in the dipstick tube.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – Manual
Transmission
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segre-
gated volume of fluid within the brake system
master cylinder reservoir. In the event of leak-
age or wear, use only manufacturer's recom-
mended brake fluid, refer to "Fluids, Lubri-