Chrysler Voyager 2001, Operating Information Manual

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Fluid and Filter Changes
Automatic transaxle fluid should be changed on
all transaxles as follows:
Normal Usage — No change necessary
Severe Usage (fluid and filter) — 77 000 km
(48,000 miles)
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 opera-
tion, or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven
regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation.
NOTE:
When the factory-fill fluid is changed as rec-
ommended above, use only ATF+4 Type 9602
T
Mopar Automatic Transaxle Fluid to assure
optimum transmission performance.
If the transaxle is disassembled for any reason,
the fluid and filter should be changed.
Special Additives
Chrysler International does not recommend 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.
Manual Transaxle
Lubricant Selection
All manual transaxles are filled with Chrysler Inter-
national Lubricant. If it becomes necessary to add
fluid to this unit, use only Chrysler International
Lubricant, Mobil Infelrex 2029 oil, or G5 SAE
10W-40 engine oil.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid in the manual transaxle should be
checked whenever other underhood services are
performed. The fluid level is checked by removing
the fill plug located on the left side of the trans-
axle. The fluid level should be between the bottom
of the fill hole and a point not more than 4 mm
below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if neces-
sary, to maintain the proper level. Be sure to
properly reinstall the fill plug.
Frequency of Fluid Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid in-
stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrica-
tion for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are
not necessary unless the following conditions
exist:
•
The lubricant has become contaminated with
water. If contaminated with water, the fluid
should be changed immediately.
•
If severe usage has occurred (see separate
maintenance schedule for “severe usage” defi-
nitions).”
Draining
Use the drain plug to drain the manual transaxle.
Refill the transaxle to the proper level with speci-
fied fluid.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
Under normal operating conditions, period fluid
level checks and lubricant changes for the Power
Transfer Unit, Overrunning Clutch and Rear Car-
rier, are not required. However when the vehicle is
serviced for other reasons, the exterior surface of
these components should be inspected for evi-
dence 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, Chrysler International
recommends that Multipurpose Gear Oil SAE
80W-90 meeting API specification GL-5 should be
used.
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