Special additives, Fluid level check – Jeep 2015 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.

Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using

any special additives in the transmission.
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 for diagnosing fluid

leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may

adversely affect seals.

CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require

adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine

fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmis-

sion has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your

transmission fluid level using special service tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,

visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the

transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle

with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-

sion damage.

568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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