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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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Hey guys. I believe I have identified that my power steering cooler is leaking on my 2008 ram 1500. Everything is wet on the right side where others said they had similar wetness. I also noticed my fluid level low and been adding some in here and there. This seems like a straight forward job with 2 lines with hose clamps and looks like 2 bolts holding it in. Just wanted to know if there is anything else I need to know when doing this. I assume I will lose some fluid when I remove those hoses. I also will be using mopar cooler as others said they had issues with aftermarket. Found one on ebay for $65




 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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Correct, and all so common...

did mine last year.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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Yea I was surprised when dealer told me fluid it took was just ATF+4
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:14 AM
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Honda is real big on Special power steering fluid.. same and different for there transmission fluid..


but Dodge. same as transmission....

before the 80's no such thing as power steering fluid... was always transmission fluid.
 
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