How do you add transmission fluid

Hello,

It is a little different when checking the fluid in this car here are the instruction in the diagrams below.

1. Verify that the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick tube cap.

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3. Actuate the service brake. Start engine and let it run at idle speed in selector lever position "P".
4. Shift through the transmission modes several times with the vehicle stationary and the engine idling.

NOTE: When inserting dipstick special tool 9336, excess insertion force may cause the dipstick to slip past the stop on the bracket in the transmission oil pan. An approximate distance that the dipstick should be inserted into the fill tube is 424 mm (16.69 in.).

5. Warm up the transmission, wait at least 2 minutes and check the oil level with the engine running. Push the Oil Dipstick 9336 into transmission fill tube until the dipstick tip contacts the oil pan and pull out again, read off oil level, repeat if necessary.

NOTE: The dipstick will protrude from the fill tube when installed.

6. Check transmission oil temperature using the appropriate scan tool.
7. The transmission Oil Dipstick 9336 has indicator marks every 10 mm. Determine the height of the oil level on the dipstick and using the height, the transmission temperature, and the Transmission Fluid Graph, determine if the transmission oil level is correct.
8. Add or remove oil as necessary and recheck the oil level.
9. Once the oil level is correct, install the dipstick tube cap.

FLUID CONDITION

Along with fluid level, it is important to check the condition of the fluid. When the fluid smells burned, and is contaminated with metal or friction material particles, a complete transaxle recondition is probably required. Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. If there is any doubt about its condition, drain out a sample for a double check.

MOPAR(R) ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. This is normal. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Consequently, odor and color cannot be used to indicate the fluid condition or the need for a fluid change.

After the fluid has been checked, seat the dipstick fully to seal out water and dirt

Fluid Types

Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar ATF+4 or equivalent
Capacities

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

4XTE Service Fill. 4.0 Qt (3.8L)

4XTE Overhaul Fill. 9.7 Qt (9.2L)

62TE Service Fill. 5.5 Qt (5.2L)

62TE Fill. 9.0 Qt (8.5L)

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I'm against it-due to moving debris thru the valve body/torque converter and could clog thru passages/orifices and can cause a problem been here before with flushing method- If I were you just change filter and fluid

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The information I have says to change it every 60,000 mile's if it's slightly brown but still has red color I would let it ride. That's my opinion.

Or if you wanted to change it before 60,000 mile's that wouldn't be a bad thing to do. It's been in there going on 5yrs so moisture can get in the fluid.I always like to change it before or on time depending on how long it's been in there. Better to be safe then sorry with a transmission.

You actually have a transmission filter that gets changed on your transmission with the fluid. We used to have a transmission flusher machine at the saturn dealer I worked at not a big fan of it actually. What I found is it does actually get most of the old fluid out and the new fluid. But the problem we ran into was it also pushes debris around and can clog up port's solenoid's etc. We had some car's come back shortly after flushing them with transmission issue's. From the debris getting pushed around. My opinion on them they can do more harm then good in some case's. To me I wouldn't want to throw the dice on a transmission. So I would just get the fluid and filter changed.