I think you should only use the mopar power steering +4 fluid.
Mick
I think you should only use the mopar power steering +4 fluid.I am going to drain the power steering fluid in my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. I replaced the rack a few years back and put Mopar Power steering fluid back in it as this is what the owners manual said. I see a lot of people put ATF+4 in their steering system instead. Did I screw up?. I need to replace the power steering reservoir again ( it whines on startup) and thought about draining the whole system. What does anybody think?
Assuming that it was a Direct Replacement Aftermarket Part, and the Part did NOT come with special instructions stating it needed different fluid then required by the manufacturer, then YES, you still use what is recommended for fluid in the owners manual.OK so now the question is, since I have replaced the steering rack with one from Advance Auto about 2 years ago do I still go by the owners manual recommendation?
My owner's manuals say to use PS Fluid that meets or exceeds Chrysler Spec MS5931 or MS9933 or MS9602.My manual states Chrysler power steering fluid not ATF+4.
Again, which spec Chrysler PS Fluid? I'm assuming from your previous statements, its NOT MS9602 (which is ATF+4). So, its likely MS5931 is the spec PS fluid your vehicle requires. If its NOT on the bottle, then look up the literature, it should say something to the effect, "Meets or Exceeds Chrysler spec MS5931". Then I would use it.The other question is does anybody know of an equivalent to the Chrysler power steering fluid that is from a different manufacturer?
From what I could find, Valvoline PS fluid and their MaxLife Version with StopLeak, meets Chrysler MS5931.Valvoline makes a good PS fluid that meets Chrysler requirements.
What goes bad in the reservoir? Does it have an internal filter that cloggs?As far as I know you have to replace the resevior. I belive its only 2 or 3 bolts to get it out I did mine a couple years ago and it was very easy.
Mick