Power steering fluid change
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Power steering fluid change
Does anyone know how often the power steering fluid should be changed on a 2010 GC 3.3L engine? I checked the owner's manual and it gives intervals for everything except power steering.
Shoud I use ATF 4+ or Power steering fluid (synthetic)? The manual lists both. Everyoone on the forum seems to say ATF 4+.
Shoud I use ATF 4+ or Power steering fluid (synthetic)? The manual lists both. Everyoone on the forum seems to say ATF 4+.
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Does anyone know how often the power steering fluid should be changed on a 2010 GC 3.3L engine? I checked the owner's manual and it gives intervals for everything except power steering.
Shoud I use ATF 4+ or Power steering fluid (synthetic)? The manual lists both. Everyoone on the forum seems to say ATF 4+.
Shoud I use ATF 4+ or Power steering fluid (synthetic)? The manual lists both. Everyoone on the forum seems to say ATF 4+.
The Owner's Manual advises on page 484 to check the fluid levels once a month of the coolant reservoir, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transmission and add as needed. However, checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. This and more information can be found on page 335.
For the Power Steering Reservoir you should be using Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Please note, that your vehicle was built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not to use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage the power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
I hope this helps.
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Katie I hate to say this but one grip I have with dodge is on the transmission check. I like to see how this would apply to the 6 speed. on most 4.0l and even newer. I am a mechanic. ok not auto but in the hvac field. I check my fluids, do the regular stuff that major anyone who owns a vehicle should know to do in regular basis. but I caint see why dodge or even other manufactorers to say the truth would put in a sealed transmission system. thinks don't last for ever. I at the most would not care if level was approxamitely. I do care if it has transmission fluid or not. or if its running low. something the engineers of who ever thought of this should reconsider on the next generations.
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The Owner's Manual advises on page 484 to check the fluid levels once a month of the coolant reservoir, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transmission and add as needed. However, checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. This and more information can be found on page 335.
For the Power Steering Reservoir you should be using Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Please note, that your vehicle was built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not to use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage the power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
I hope this helps.
The Owner's Manual advises on page 484 to check the fluid levels once a month of the coolant reservoir, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transmission and add as needed. However, checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. This and more information can be found on page 335.
For the Power Steering Reservoir you should be using Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4, Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Please note, that your vehicle was built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not to use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage the power steering components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
I hope this helps.