Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Power Steering Fluid??

[rono]

Is Mopar 4883077 the only PS Fluid we can use in our trucks?

Thanks, Ron

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Definatley not, after reading about on here, i used Valvoline "Semi-Synthetic" PSF and it works great, no more groaning and it feels smoother.

 

[rono]

Thanks EMDDIESEL. The reason I ask is mine has started to groan a little, 57k. I'm going to check the level and wanted to have some on hand if needed.

Thanks again, Ron

 

[John Berger]

Dittos to the Valvoline

I use the synthetic stuff from Valvoline. I used to occasionally feel a pop when turning sharply to the left, but not since the Valvoline has been in the pump

 

[rono]

Do you have to drain the existing fluid or just add the Valvoline?

Ron

 

[Whitmore]

make it easy

get one of them turkey baster squirters and get all you can outa the resivoir then put the new in, do this 3 times and your all new.



Or do like I did the first time and pull the 2 hoses from the bottom and drain it all , put new in and go.



Dodge has a proceedure on it and it says pull the hoses and elevate the front wheels then move them right to left to do a total drain... . then refill. This is a PITA as you then have a hard time getting all the air outa the system... ... ... ... ... ..... Kevin

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I just sued a suction gun and sucked all i good out of the resivior. Then refilled it with Valvoline. Works perfect

 

[rono]

EMDDIESEL, thanks, I'll do just that.

Ron