Automatic Transmission - Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Owner's Manual

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Adding Fluid
Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the
hole, when the vehicle is in a level position.
Drain
First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Recommended tightening torque for drain and
fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m).
CAUTION!
When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You
could damage them and cause them to leak.
Selection of Lubricant
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further
information.

Automatic Transmission

Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used
in the transmission to assure optimum transmis-
sion performance. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Flu-
ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Main-
taining Your Vehicle" for further information. It is
important that the transmission fluid be main-
tained at the prescribed level using the recom-
mended fluid.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended
cause deterioration in transmission shift qual-
ity and/or torque converter shudder. Using a
transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er's recommended fluid will result in more
frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
"Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in
"Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further informa-
tion.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be
impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore,
do not add any fluid additives to the transmis-
sion. 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.
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 may
Fluid Level Check – 3.6L and 3.0L Diesel
Engine
Regular fluid level checks are not required. For
this reason, the dipstick is omitted.
If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunc-
tion, have your authorized dealer check the
transmission fluid level.
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