Can you use transmission fluid for power steering fluid in a Dodge?

Can you use transmission fluid for power steering fluid in a Dodge?

Yes, you can. You can use ATF or automatic transmission fluid in your power steering pump as a substitute for power steering fluid when you’re in a bind.

Can I use ATF 3 instead of ATF 4?

ATF+4 is backward compatible with ATF+3 so you can use it with no issues. The factory recommendation for your 1996 van is to have the fluid serviced every 30,000 miles; 100,000 is way-WAY too long.

What kind of power steering fluid does Dodge Durango use?

The last TSB I see (19-007-01) says it came from the factory with MS5931 and you can change to ATF+4 (MS9602) IF you drain the system first.

Can you use ATF + 4 in a 2000 Dodge Durango?

Uhhhh? 2000 Ds aren’t supposed to use ATF+4 in the PS unit. 2001+ is okay. Also, the PS unit doesn’t recirculate the fluid. The heat you experienced is from heat transfer from the motor and heat generated from compression. Keep an eye on your PS unit. **IF** your ’00 was a late bloomer and built closer to the 2001 model year? you may escape harm.

Is it OK to use ATF + 4 power steering fluid?

ATF+4 is not an approved Power Steering Fluid and should never be used under any circumstances. Note that all fluids will darken in color with usage and fluid color is no longer an indication of fluid condition.” You must flush that out completely, It will take a few times of filling and draining.

What kind of power steering fluid does Chrysler use?

The factory fill power steering fluid for most 2004 model year Chrysler Group vehicles is ATF+4 (MS9602) and it provides superior performance at both low and high temperatures. WJ/WG and ZH vehicles use unique power steering fluids.

The last TSB I see (19-007-01) says it came from the factory with MS5931 and you can change to ATF+4 (MS9602) IF you drain the system first.

Uhhhh? 2000 Ds aren’t supposed to use ATF+4 in the PS unit. 2001+ is okay. Also, the PS unit doesn’t recirculate the fluid. The heat you experienced is from heat transfer from the motor and heat generated from compression. Keep an eye on your PS unit. **IF** your ’00 was a late bloomer and built closer to the 2001 model year? you may escape harm.

ATF+4 is not an approved Power Steering Fluid and should never be used under any circumstances. Note that all fluids will darken in color with usage and fluid color is no longer an indication of fluid condition.” You must flush that out completely, It will take a few times of filling and draining.

The factory fill power steering fluid for most 2004 model year Chrysler Group vehicles is ATF+4 (MS9602) and it provides superior performance at both low and high temperatures. WJ/WG and ZH vehicles use unique power steering fluids.