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Chris
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1/28/2003
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OK i have heard that i should swap out my 2000 4.7 steering fluid to ATF if it feels hard to turn or notchy at cold temps. mine does. so my question is what tyepe of ATF? Dextron III, etc?
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Chris
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QCMemphis
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1/28/2003
16:28:20
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ATF+4, but only if you do a complete swap, not a "topping off." Funny, I just read the TSB on that today at the NHTSA website. They have a PDF scan of it.
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Chris
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1/28/2003
16:43:30
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as far as draining it, I have been removing the return hose and letting all of it drain then turning the wheel lock to lock about 20 times, then fluching through a hlaf quart or so then filling by reconnecting the hose and put in some, turn lock to lock, fill some more etc... Does anyone know of a faster way, i have to do this sometime this week and it is COLD... (oil change at the same time, yuck)...
Chris
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teamfast
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1/28/2003
17:12:01
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Does anyone have a detailed copy of the TSB, its from Aug 01 but all i have is a title.
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QCMemphis
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1/29/2003
09:44:39
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Like I said, see the NHTSA web site for the PDF scan of the document. It's not a procedure for changing fluid, though, just the recommendation for fluid types and list of factory filled fluids for different years/models.
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AmsoilSponsor
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1/31/2003
12:06:39
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Chris,
Though not identical, ATF and PS Fluid are very similar in their composition. Many auto manufacturers specify ATF for their PS systems. I believe that in most cases you will find that whatever ATF you choose, it will have more friction modifier in it, and do a better job than PS fluid. However, I am not making a recommendation to use ATF in place of the PS Fluid. I for one have only used PS Fluid. I just wanted to answer your actual question to the best of my ability.
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Strat79
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1/31/2003
12:11:09
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my '02 Dakota manual says ATF+4 can be used for the power steering
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BigBlue QC
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1/31/2003
14:31:57
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Like Strat79 said my manual also states the same info, as well it should. (same year) I am using AMSOIL ATF for my powersteering fluid.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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sandman
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1/31/2003
17:52:17
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THe TSB on this issue recommends flushing and refilling with ATF+4 but it also said that the two were compatable so they could be mixed. Mixing the two makes it look like you have old oxidized fluid in the resorvoir. It will also lessen the benifitts of pure ATF+4 or it's equvilant.
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teamfast
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1/31/2003
20:33:17
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Where did you get that sandman?
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sandman
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2/01/2003
10:34:34
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I have Alldata at work. I think page 4 or 5 on the TSB site is were my origanal post is. You can also type ATF+4 into google and you will come across the informatio from the TSB that someone else keyed into another user group.I read the TSB on my break and take notes and then retype them from home.
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USC79
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2/11/2003
16:21:30
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Running ATF in mine and no problems.
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USC79
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2/11/2003
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Running ATF in mine and no problems.
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jeremiah2360
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2/11/2003
17:36:20
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is this an issue with my 03?
are they using something different now?
would i benefit by changing it out?
thanks
03 qc 4.7 auto
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