nailhead

Yeah, I know-- it says in the manual to use only power steering fluid, but I spent all day replacing the steering box mount (it fell apart as soon as it was unbolted... ) and welding the frame, and there was no such fluid handy. Given that this town is only 229 in size, I doubt there is any obtainable here. Anyway, my buddy told me ATF is all that he has ever used in his '93, so I went with it. Seems to work fine, but are there any long-term ills to using it? Thanks for any help,
Chris

edwinsmith

I've always used Dextron ATF in my Dodges PS pumps. I've never had a problem. Of course if you ask a Dodge dealer they'll tell you you need to spend 3X as much for Mopar PS fluid.

Edwin

ihpower

everything we own with power steering has ATF in the pump never any problems

A-Poc

As Edwin said you can use ATF and it'll do the trick, however there is the odd fella that will consider anything but legit powersteering fluid to be taboo. If I do recall there is a SLIGHT different in powersteering fluid but not enough to be noticable or show any visable wear.

In my opinion it's just one of those things that is overpriced.

Mike

AlK

I have been using ATF type F in my 92 since 1998 without any problem.

G1625S

I dump my used 15-40 in there...cured my steering box leaks AND my cold morning groan...go figure

old dog

I have stering box leaks also, your using 15-40 moter oil ?
Claude

spunbearing

Get some lucas power steering stop-leak. That stuff is great! Works miracles.

92DIESEL

Ive used ATF of any kind in ALL of the vehicles that I have owned since 92. NEVER a problem

Michael

jughead

been using atf in steering since the 60s. never a problem i could blame on fluid type.

csramsey640

They claim Type F is better for a steering box setup, where Dex/Mer III is better for a rack and pinion setup. Really its just a hydraulic pump, s any type of hydraulic fluid should work.

nailhead

Thanks for the replies-- I feel better now.
-Chris