Engine idling in park. Check level on stick.
On an automatic, the fluid goes down the dipstick tube. On a manual, the fluid goes in the check hole on the side of the transmission.
Check the fluid, check for codes.
Problem with the transmission. You need to have the transmission computer checked for codes to know a possible cause.
Pull the dipstick with the engine idling in park on level ground.
It is recommended to check fluid in a warm engine, not an overheated engine.
Check the side of the dash when you open your drivers side door.
when my dodge stratus started to do that it was because I needed transmission fluid.
Some do not have a filter. check with transmission shop they should be able to tell you
check the fluid level
You add A/T transmission fluid at the same place you check it.
Check the owner's manaual If I had an owners manual I wouldn't have asked the question.
Answerif its a stick, you dont if its not idk--------------------Unlike the previous poster, I'm going to assume you mean an automatic transmission when you say 'fluid' as opposed to 'gear lube'. The Stratus' are like most cars with automatics in that you add transmission fluid into the same tube that holds the dipstick. Check your owner's manual for the type of fluid needed and be sure not to overfill it. Add a bit, check it, add, check, and continue until it reads full. This should be done with the engine running and the transmission oil hot from driving, on a level surface.