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Reference: Automatic Transmission Fluid & Filter Changes [A604/41TE - 4 Speed]

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I thought I'd post this information from the 2000 model year owner's manual which should be the most current information for the 3rd generation as it is the final year. Perhaps a global moderator can make this a sticky so that it can easily accessible to all who may need it.

Fluid and Filter Changes
Automatic transmission fluid should be changed on all transaxles and the bands adjusted on three speed transaxles as follows:

Normal Usage - Every 100,000 miles (160 000 km)

Severe Usage (fluid and filter) - 48,000 miles (77 000 km)

Severe Usage is defined as:

1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go traffic where vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city or in construction zone traffic.

2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.

NOTE: When the factory-fill fluid is changed as recommended above, use only ATF+4 Type 9602® Mopar Automatic Transmission Fluid to assure optimum transmission performance.

If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed, and the bands adjusted (if equipped).

Special Additives
DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends against the addition of any fluid additives to the transaxle. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.

All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Under normal operating conditions, period fluid level checks and lubricant changes for the Power Transfer Unit, Overrunning Clutch and Rear Carrier, are not required. However when the vehicle is serviced for other reasons, the exterior surface of these components should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks. Confirmed leaks should be repaired as soon as possible.

POWER TRANSFER UNIT
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler hole opening. If it becomes necessary to add or replace the fluid, DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that Multipurpose Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 meeting API specification GL-5 should be used.

OVERRUNNING CLUTCH
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler hole opening. If it becomes necessary to add or replace the fluid, use only ATF+3 Type 7176E® Mopar Automatic Transmission Fluid. To assure performance, it is important that the proper lubricant be used.

REAR CARRIER
The fluid should be maintained at the bottom of the filler hole opening. If it becomes necessary to add or replace the fluid, DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that Multipurpose Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 meeting API specification GL-5 should be used.

Fluid Changes
The fluid should be changed as follows:

Normal Usage - No Service Required

Severe Usage
- Power Transfer Unit: 15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
- Overrunning Clutch: 22,500 Miles (36 000 km)
- Rear Carrier: 22,500 Miles (36 000 km)

Severe Usage is defined as:

1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go traffic where vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city or in construction zone traffic.

2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.

Copyright 1999 DaimlerChrysler Corporation
 
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