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Anyone have the most recent Mopar power steering fluid part number for a 1970 Chrysler. Not sure if it is an item stocked, so I thought I'd save the pain of having the parts guy look it up... Scott
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Mike66Chryslers wrote ...
Just use the generic "all makes" power steering fluid from the parts store, or Dextron III ATF.
Up to now I have used the generic power steering fluid in my old cars.
However, I did just purchase a 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible and was looking into the fluids for it. I found a Chrysler publication which recommended ATF +4 as the best power steering fluid for the Sebring and other Mopars.
This may also be true for the old Mopars. Note that Wal Mart has ATF +4 for about $4.29 per quart.
hello Hello. I have over 10 service manuals covering the years from 67 to 86 and in all of them Chrysler recommends using Power Steering fluid and in bold print NOT to use tranny fluid . Most auto parts stores carry this.
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flj wrote ...
Mike66Chryslers wrote ...
Just use the generic "all makes" power steering fluid from the parts store, or Dextron III ATF.
Up to now I have used the generic power steering fluid in my old cars.
However, I did just purchase a 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible and was looking into the fluids for it. I found a Chrysler publication which recommended ATF +4 as the best power steering fluid for the Sebring and other Mopars.
This may also be true for the old Mopars. Note that Wal Mart has ATF +4 for about $4.29 per quart.
I use ATF+4 in my '05 Sebring and yeah, it is the recommended fluid. My Newport has Dexron in it's power steering reservoir right now with no issues. However, if I drain it I was wondering if I should use PS Fluid or trans fluid when I refill it. I have a '69 F-100 that calls for Type F in the power steering, but I'm using PS Fluid from the parts store in it. I noticed that this parts store PS Fluid is clear like water. PS Fluid that I remember buying many years ago was dark colored, possibly red. Is the PS Fluid they make now the same basic stuff, just not colored, or is it something altogether different from what it was 30 or so years ago?
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aquaman wrote ...
Tranny fluid in the tranny. Type F is a Ford thing.
That's what the "F" stands for. Still never did any harm to any of my power steering systems in the last 30 + years... It's all low pressure hydraulics. Name brands are just marketing B.S.
Some people have to have Bush's baked beans, others need Campbells. Bud. or Miller. Shell or Standard. It all comes out of the same hole in the ground. What Ever.
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The 1959 Chrysler FSM says to use Automatic Transmission Fluid, Type "A" in the power steering system. 1960 is the first year that they call for an application-specific power steering fluid. The 1966 FSM provides the reason. It says to use a hydraulic fluid "specially formulated for minimum effect on rubber hoses."
The additives in ATF will eventually be absorbed by the rubber hoses and cause them to get a "greasy" feel on the outside. To my knowledge that is the only downside to using ATF in the PS system. The upside is that those additives are seal conditioners, so your PS pump and gearbox may last longer without leaking if you use ATF in it.
My own anecdotal experience supports this assertion. Of our four 1966 Chryslers, the only one which has sprung a leak due to a bad seal is my convertible, which is also the only one running power steering fluid exclusively.