I had to post this for anyone that has not changed thier Power Steering oil out.....read up on it and do it!
I am only on the second refill and the change is so much better. I now have power brakes again.

 

I did that what I had my 2000 and it made a huge difference in the winter. No more PS whine.

 

I've gotten into the habit of every oil change to use a large syringe and remove as much fluid from the power steering reservoir as possible and replace it with synthetic fluid.

It's not a complete change but it keeps "refreshing" the fluid and keeps it new. Only takes a few extra minutes during routine maintenance.

Jeff

 

What fluid did you use that you have this great of results with?

 

Whats the best way to drain the system? Mine appears to be a nice shade of BROWN! And is a little...... tough to turn. What are you using for Synthetics? I have 2 bottles of Amsoil Racing ATF, would that be OK? Or is chrysler finiky about that stuff?

 

No one?????

 

I've always run Royal Purple Synthetic Power Steering fluid in all my vehicles. It's easy to find (most performance shops) and i just buy it by the case.

You should not run ATF in your power steering system, it's not the same fluid as real power steering fluid. Yes people have been doing it for years because ATF is as common as dirt but there is a performance difference as well as you have to remember, the power steering system on your truck is also running the power brakes. Is it worth it to save a couple of bucks to compromise your braking system?

Jeff

 

My FSM calls for disconnecting both drain lines, putting them into a container and idling the engine, while pouring replacement fluid into the reservoir. I did not yet do it but need to, my fluid is murky actually! I am worried that it will drain much faster than I can replace it and that it will run dry.

 

On '03 and newer ATF is recommended.
On the older rigs it says right in the owner's manual that ATF will melt the rubber components of your PS system.

 

Be careful with ATF and hydraboost. The two do not like each other.

 

The local shop here carries schaefer synthetics. Royal Purple may be easier to find. I change mine every time I put a crappy new AGR box on (about 4 times in the last year - so frequent that I lost count). Will do it once more this year when I go with another brand.

 

Not so in the 3rd gens............

 

Factory recomends:
MoparŽ ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid is required in the power steering system. Substitute fluids can induce power steering system failure.

 

Sorry, but I had not looked back at this thread until today.
I just used Synthetic ATF. But, I have an issue with the brakes now. When almost to a full stop, the brakes act like the antilock is kicking in. It does not matter if I am empty or loaded and not all the time.
I will go ahead and pick up some RP PSF today and start changing it out the same way.

PS, I use my brake bleeder pump to pull out the old fluid.

 

On this subject, which lines do you disconnect to flush the power steering system? I am really ignorant regarding power steering so I thank anyone for explaining.