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no there was a running change about 2 years ago on all p/steering fluids and
there is a tsb for this but i don't have the tsb # handy Lars wrote: > Daniel J. Stern wrote: > > On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, ncs wrote: > > > >> thanks for the advice. I'm wasn't aware that there could be a wrong > >> fluid. I used Valvoline SynPower. Is there a more preferred brand > >> that's better ? > > > > Yep: Fluid that specifically indicates it meets the relevant Chrysler > > spec. Not "universal" P/S fluid, not transmission fluid, etc. > > funny... my power steering on my 2004 PT says ATF +4 for it, same as the > transmision wonder if many more models are the same. |
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Mike Behnke wrote:
> ncs wrote: > >> thanks for the advice. I'm wasn't aware that there could be a wrong >> fluid. I used Valvoline SynPower. Is there a more preferred brand >> that's better ? >> > When all else fails, read the freaking owners manual [or call your local > dealer]. Except that won't help on some late model Chryslers where the manual says don't use ATF, but the TSB specifically says it supercedes the manual and to use ATF+4 (certain vehicles). Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x') |
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I replaced the one in my 86 lebaron T and C and the one from Chrysler was
cheapest believe it or not. never had another problem with it after that. "ncs" > wrote in message ... > I have a 93 3.3 Grand Caravan. About 2 years ago I had to replace the > steering rack. Last year I had to do it again because it was leaking. Now > I see it's starting to leak again. The racks are remanufactured from > CarQuest. Lifetime warranty, but I don't like the idea of replacing them > every year or 18 months. Has anyone else had bad experiences with CarQuest > parts or steering racks in general ? Any suggestions on where to get a > better part or are they remanufactured by only a few companies. > > thanks, > Nick > > > > ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- > http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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