I want to change my power steering fluid. It whines really bad in cold weather and affects the breaks. Was looking around, one suggestion i had was to use good hydraulic oil made for snow plows, it is made for cold weather. What you guys think???

 

I use red line synthetic works good for me

 

i used valvoline synthetic ps fluid a couple years ago. have been symptom free ever since.

 

Where did you find synthetic power steering fluid? I've searched everywhere I can think of...even crappy tire.

 

they dont carry it, i still havent found a canadian supplier that will ship it

 

I've used Bardahl synthetic power steering fluid from Crappy Tire. 3 flushes and no more power steering whine, even at -37 C. Expensive though, $11.00 for 500 ml.

 

D@mn...that's not cheap. Even though they say not to, I may try synthetic ATF. My power steering and brakes start acting up and screaming colder than -15c. That is probably harder on the system than ATF could possibly be.

 

i've seen Bardahl synthetic way too expensive, maybe next time i drive down to US i'll buy some ...

 

i got it a couple years ago. i have since heard it is very hard to find. i got it through a mechanic shop. i don't know where he got it from though. . .

 

ATF used to be the fluid of choice for power steering pumps and, I believe, it is again for 3rd gen Dodges. Why is the 2nd gen so darned special that we need to have special fluid?

 

AMS oil PS fluid, its everywhere and about 6 bucks.

 

I sucked out what i could and topped back off with this, Whining was gone and we had a lot of cold weather up here.

 

Valvoline no longer makes synthetic PS fluid.
I use Royal Purple, many Napa stores in the US at least carry it.

 

Lubegard did my steering pump a world of good! I did the full routine with the flush additive (white bottle) then new fluid with the other additive that you leave in. (purple bottle) The pump works a little better and stopped whining entirely. I was impressed!

Randy.

 

infidel, Thanks, That explains why I have visited 5 Auto parts stores, and
No valvoline Synthetic