I read on my 2000 dodge Dakota slt 3.9L V6 manuel to use only mopar power steering fluid, then I went on line and lots said it was ok to use AFT+4 transmission fluid, ? is, which recommendation should I listen too. Anyone?

 

Do not use ATF+4 which is MS9602 fluid.

There is a TSB out on the power steering fluid. TSB 19-005-03. With it comes LOTS of confusion. It is specific enough to state that "MS9602 should not be mixed or used as a “topping off” fluid on systems requiring MS5931"

Use MS5931 fluid - power steering fluid. That's what your truck came with OEM and is the approved "service fluid."

 

oodakdan, The manuel on mine says P/N 04883077 fluid, but I was wondering cause the guy on line said to drain the steering fluid then flush it out with some of the AFT+4 then fill it with AFT +4, and it should be all right. I am having trouble finding the P/N 04883077 fluid. So I am stuck right now, lol!

 

It doesn't have to be Mopar fluid but must say meets Mopar MS5931 spec.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=828028_0_0_

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/v...2241/7120648-P

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ering-fluid/29

Lots of people do use ATF+4 but that is not how I read the TSB. It says "some past models" and does not list the 1994-2001 Dakota. You won't go wrong with the MS5931.

 

ok 00DANDAK, thanks for the links, I will use the power steering fluid, it said too on the manel not to use tansmission fluid, so I was wondering about that, thanks again!

 

My manual says ATF4 can be used and that's exactly what I'm using right now.

No problems for over a year.

 

Royal Purple Synthetic Power Steering Fluid works great in my Dak

LINK

LINK

I used the Autozone stuff but it got dark fast so I dumped it

 

http://www.royalpurpleconsumer.com/p...generalbranded