2012 DODGE JOURNEY automatic transmission fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPARGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
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64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏ Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏ Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 291
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 353
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid ....................... 550
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 550
Automatic Transmission ................372,525
Adding Fluid .................... 526,528
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 528
Fluid Level Check ................. 526,528
Fluid Type ......................... 526
Gear Ranges ..................... 375,383
Special Additives ..................... 526
Autostick ............................. 390
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 242
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 242
B-Pillar Location ........................ 414
Back-Up Lights ......................... 544 Battery
............................... 507
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 507
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,92
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 512
Booster Seat ............................ 78
Brake Assist System ...................... 403
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 400
Brake Fluid ............................ 550
Brake System ........................ 399,523
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 400
Fluid Check ..................... 524,550
Master Cylinder ..................... 524
Parking ........................... 396
Warning Light ....................... 279
Brake, Parking .......................... 396
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 374
Brakes ............................. 399,523
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 89
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Exterior Light Service..................... 542
Exterior Lighting ........................ 202
Exterior Lights ........................ 94,542
Fabric Care ............................ 532
Filler Location Fuel .................... 281,447
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 506
Air Conditioning .................. 360,510
Engine Oil ....................... 506,549
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 506
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 206
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 469
Turn Signal .................... 94,205,276
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 446
Engine Oil ......................... 446
Fuel Requirements ................. 443,445Maintenance
........................ 447
Replacement Parts .................... 447
Starting ........................... 446
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 371
Floor Console .......................... 251
Fluid Capacities ......................... 548
Fluid Leaks ............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .............526,528
Brake .......................... 524,550
Cooling System ...................... 518
Engine Oil ......................... 503
Power Steering ................... 395,550
Fluid, Brake ........................... 550
Fluids ................................ 549
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 549
Fog Light Service ........................ 543
Fog Lights ....................... 204,276,543
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 190,197
584 INDEX

Sizes............................. 410
Snow Tires ......................... 429
Spare Tire .......................... 472
Spinning ........................... 424
Trailer Towing ....................... 461
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 425
To Open Hood .......................... 200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 458
Towing ............................... 451
Behind a Motorhome .................. 465
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 490
Guide ............................. 457
Recreational ........................ 465
Weight ............................ 457
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 465
Traction .............................. 392
Traction Control ......................... 403
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 407 Trailer Towing
.......................... 451
Cooling System Tips .................. 465
Hitches ............................ 456
Minimum Requirements ................ 459
Tips .............................. 464
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 458
Wiring ............................ 462
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 457
Trailer Weight .......................... 457
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 390
Selection of Lubricant ................. 550
Transmission Automatic ....................... 372,525
Filter ............................. 528
Fluid .......................... 526,528
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
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