2nd Gen Dakota Tech 1997 - 2004 Dodge Dakota Tech - The ultimate forum for technical help on the 2nd Gen Dakota.

Power steering leak

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 03:10 PM
  #1  
aaronmeier3@yahoo.com's Avatar
aaronmeier3@yahoo.com
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Default Power steering leak

Got a power steering leak I need to track down don’t see noticeable spots have a lot of drips to choose from don’t see an obvious one dripping any tips ? Also am wondering what power steering fluid just purchased the truck i believe they are just putting regular power steering fluid in .
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 03:55 PM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,397
Likes: 4,213
From: Clayton MI
Default

Check the owners manual, I *think* Dodge has them available online for free somewhere.... It *might* use ATF in the power steering.

As for finding the leak, jack up the front of the truck, start it up, and have someone cycle the wheels back and forth a few times. Only so many places it can be leaking from.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 04:33 PM
  #3  
aaronmeier3@yahoo.com's Avatar
aaronmeier3@yahoo.com
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Default

Manual says do not use atf only petroleum products safe on rubber hoses .
 

Last edited by aaronmeier3@yahoo.com; Apr 27, 2025 at 04:41 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2025 | 07:49 PM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,397
Likes: 4,213
From: Clayton MI
Default

So, power steering fluid it is.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:01 PM.