Special additives, Fluid level check – Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine 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 prod-

uct and its performance may be impaired by supplemental

additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the

transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of

special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using trans-

mission 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 filler tube is capped and no dipstick is provided. Your

authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level

using a special service dipstick. If you notice fluid leakage or

transmission malfunction, visit your authorized dealer im-

mediately to have the transmission fluid level checked.

Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause

severe transmission damage.

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