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Old 01-14-2012, 04:46 PM
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Need to top off my 01 1500 WS, as the seal is leaking on the top of the gear box, which I will tackle once it get warmer here in NEPA. Which fluid do I get, the ATF+4? I know the say to use MOPAR ONLY, but does anyone use any other kind? Will I ruin anything using NON MOPAR fluid?

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Power steering? Why not just use power steering fluid??
 
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i dont know why anyone would recommend tranny fluid for power steering... but i use cheapo oreilly brand PS fluid and i have no problems.
 
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Power steering? Why not just use power steering fluid??
Because my manual states using ONLY Mopar Power Steering Fluid P/N- 04883077.

Just wondering if I use a different brand, will it cause any harm? Seems the only place to get it is at the dealer...

Sorry if this question has been asked 100 times, but I used the search and didn't find anything.

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Originally Posted by sam_priem
i dont know why anyone would recommend tranny fluid for power steering... but i use cheapo oreilly brand PS fluid and i have no problems.
Good to know! Thanks!

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lucas power steering fix works wonders pretty cheap good product
 
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Originally Posted by sam_priem
i dont know why anyone would recommend tranny fluid for power steering... but i use cheapo oreilly brand PS fluid and i have no problems.
Some cars require tranny fluid for power steering. My car does it states it in the manual.
 



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