Isnt hydraulic oil also called a fluid?? And chrysler has been putitng ATF 4
in the Power steering system from 1993 to present check the TSB 19-005-03
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech
"Nomen Nescio" > wrote in message
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> A few years ago, when you needed to change or add to the power steering
> pump, you simply used Dextron automatic transmission fluid.
>
> First of all, why do they even call this stuff, "fluid", when it is really
> a hydraulic oil? But more importantly, is there any fundamental
difference
> in the composition and properties between these two fluids? In a pinch,
am
> I safe to use automatic transmission fluid in the power steering pump,
> regardless of the recommendations.
>
> Maybe its just a scam to get you to buy from Mopar instead of Pep Boys.
>