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When the trans fluid is up to temp., the level should be between 50 and 60 MM. I've included in the .ZIP file, a chart of fluid level vs fluid temp.

Swerv I wrote an article in another section, on how to adapt your motor oil dipstick to do double duty as a tranny dipstick. It works pretty well on my 2011 Journey. And it will save you $55.00 on buying a tranny dipstick from the dealer.

Hi all, Today I was thinking of going to the Dealer on Monday to have the transmission fluid on my 2011 3.6L V6 checked. Usually have it done monthly. Then I thought - I'm tired of doing this AND, "Why pay $50+ bucks for a stupid tranny dipstick to check it myself?" The last time I was at the Dealer having the fluid checked, the Tech let me take a photo of the "Factory" dipstick assy. For those who haven's seen one; its a small dipstick (a bit longer than a ballpoint pen), attached to a 6 ft. long cable with a Tee-handle, marked off in 10mm steps . I got to thinking, the markings on the factory unit were on a 10mm scale, from 0 to 120mm. I looked at my oil dipstick and figured I could reproduce that 10mm scale on it. Heck, it was worth a try. So, as I was checking my oil, I was wondering if the oil dipstick would fit in the tranny filler tube where the fluid is checked. Well, let me tell you -- it fits nicely thankyou. First off, clean off the oil dipstick so any motor oil doesn't mix with the trans. fluid. Insert the dipstick into the tranny tube until it bottoms out. The distance to the bottom of the pan is about 16 to 16 14", but you'll feel it contact the bottom of the pan. I downloaded a Millimeter scale from the Net and made a hard copy in order to transfer the markings onto the dipstick. (Don't use the "shrink to fit" option on the printer or the scale will be off) I marked one edge of the dipstick every 10mm (upto 120mm) according to the scale, using a Dremel Tool with a small cutting disk to notch the dipstick and notched the 50mm and 100mm marks on both edges of the dipstick. Now I have one tool (dipstick) for checking 2 systems, the oil/engine system, and the transmission. The procedure took longer to explain than the actual project, but it kept me busy and away from the wife's "honeydo" list. :hide: I have a set of photos to go along with the project, so if anyone wants a copy of them (in zip format) just send me an e-mail at johnk1rc@verizon.net and I'll send them to you. If you have any questions, just ask. I'll answer them as best I can. John, Dracut, MA.

I have a 2011 journey and constantly have a problem that when I move my left foot around the driver seat area, my shoe gets caught in the hood latch handle and releases the hood. Is there any way to secure the latch so it isn't as easy to operate?? I'm just waiting for the day I'm tooling down the freeway and the hood decides to kiss the windshield... Any ideas, thoughts suggestions? John near Boston