2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission ATF 4 on the power steering system?

[Texas Diesel]

I was told the dealer wants to replace the power steering fluid with ATF 4 to attempt to fix weak / no power steering assist.



Anyone else try this?

 

[work2muchplay2little]

I filled mine up with Amsoil ATF-4 about 2500 miles ago - and no problems so far. But I didn't have any problems with it before - just an empty resevoir after moving the pump to a new engine.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Anyone else had this done? Any other experiences from other dealers?

 

[stevegeorge]

Filled mine with Amsoil ATF-4 also, after removing old fluid with wife's turkey baister. (heh, heh) She never could find it at Thanksgiving. Just kept my mouth shut, then she asked me if I had seen it. I pleaded the "fifth" amendment. ATF-4 worked just fine in mine.

 

[mlockner]

I just went to Valvoline Syn Power in mine. No more buzzing noise when it's cold.

Mike L.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Thanks for the responses but what I need to know is if switching to ATF actually fixed the problem referred to as "Dry Park"?

 

[illflem]

Ask it of yourself, would you trust any fix offered by the dealer?

 

[Texas Diesel]

Actually I have a very good dealership with a first class diesel mechanic but this 'fix' came from STAR

 

[Walleye mike]

I just went to Valvoline Syn Power in mine also it was foaming over. I sucked it out. three times now it steers better that it ever has and i cant feel a shutter when I step on the breaks when its cold. (-10)

 

[dieselshu]

ATF for power steering

I would go with what your owners manual says, I have a 2001 and it calls for power steering fluid and it says specifically not to use ATF. Some stealers are always thinking new and the 2002-2003 have ATF in there power steeering systems. Not to mention the cost of ATF+4 @ $15. 00 a quart, :--) This way you will still have some of your warranty intact.

Just my 2 pennies. .



david

 

[Snow man]

I just pit Valvoline synpower in mine,with 72K on it the original PS fluid was about as dark as Rotella with 5K on it,yuk,I sucked it out with a turkey baster,ran it for 20 minutes,flushed it again,Much cleaner this time,and filled it again,now its clear like new. I didnt notice any difference in power steering effort,or braking performance. I really need a little more asssit with my plow on the truck,Im getting fore arms like Popeye turning this truck.