The older (clear) liquid works well in the winter, but too many
complaints about it during hot summer months - "creaking" or noisy power
steering. Yes...it will work but you'll need to drain the system and
refill with the ATF+4.
Clutch = DOT3 Brake Fluid
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of jay & dana
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 4:35 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Another Power Steering Question
Ok, I'll bite.
Will the ATF+4 tranny fluid also work in a 1997 Dak's power steering
reservoir? What's wrong with using the Mopar power steering fluid
(clear thin liquid) in mine since it's almost 7 years old? I just
finished using the "Bernd turkey baster method" (slick) to suck the
old P/S fluid out and
replaced it with the Mopar P/S fluid, I know I'm anal :-) Could I or
should I replace it with the ATF+4 and if so will all of the existing
old fluid have to be drained out of the reservoir and lines etc. before
adding
the ATF+4? Are they compatible?
Also what is the proper fluid to use in the clutch reservoir of a 5 spd
Dak?
TIA for any advice here guys & gals.
Jay
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: September 9, 2003 4:15 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Another Power Steering Question
>
> Jayson,
>
> If you used the last run of Mopar Power Steering Fluid (clear/thin
> liquid), drain the system and refill with ATF+4. You can also add a
> little bit of the Lucas Power Steering additive to help quiet down the
> whining noise. If that doesn't help...time for a new pump.
>
> - Bernd
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