RE: Another Power Steering Question

From: jay & dana (jay&dana@telus.net)
Date: Thu Sep 11 2003 - 16:50:59 EDT


Not sure if this went through to the DML as it did not come back to me so I
thought I would repost.

Jay.

> 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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