Power steering fluid

[Dave]

ATF+4 full synthetic,ATF+3 is not and is no longer used by Chrysler.


Your PS system is very different then a trans.If you read up on why you shouldn't use ATF in a PS system(google is your friend) you wouldn't want to run ATF in the PS system also.I don't,I use synthetic PS fluid,specifically made for PS systems.

tjkj......Ok This was getting a little confusing because we are talking about different MY KJ's which take different fluids per the owners manuals. For instance my 05 came with ATF+4 and I have no noises or issues so when I get around to changing it I will continue to use the ATF+4. It is a quality synthetic anyway as you said.

So those with other MY that their owners manual says something different, (02-04 MY) they should continue to use what their owners manual calls for, or if they do a flush, then they can use the ATF+4???? Is this correct??

Also, what are you useing out of curiosity?

Dave

 

[tjkj2002]

tjkj......Ok This was getting a little confusing because we are talking about different MY KJ's which take different fluids per the owners manuals. For instance my 05 came with ATF+4 and I have no noises or issues so when I get around to changing it I will continue to use the ATF+4. It is a quality synthetic anyway as you said.

So those with other MY that their owners manual says something different, (02-04 MY) they should continue to use what their owners manual calls for, or if they do a flush, then they can use the ATF+4???? Is this correct??

Also, what are you useing out of curiosity?

Dave

If your KJ came with ATF+4 in the PS system you can keep using it,if it did not come with ATF+4 you can still use ATF+4 and it will not void any warranty you may or may not have.

It's a personal choice of mine that I use PS fluid make for PS systems due to ATF is not ment for PS systems.I use Valvoline MaxLife PS fluid,keeps those seals and hoses in good condition.

 

[sleeve]

Here is another take on this confusing fluid issue:

What if Chrysler decided to test the compatibility of the ATF+4 in the power steering systems during 2002 and then released the 2003+ owners manual with the note that ATF+4 would be a suitable replacement.

The justification for this.... COST SAVINGS during production. Eliminating the Mopar Power Steering fluid from the assembly line and replacing it with the ATF+4 would result in savings by commonizing fluids.

Just a guess...