Power Steering Fluid

pssbarry · **Posted:** Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:45 pm

On my way home tonight the jeep was making a noise whenever I made a sharp turn. I checked the power steering fluid when I got home and it was really low. I looked in the manual and it says to contact the dealer for propper fluid. Yeah right. :roll:

Anybody know what type of fluid I need?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:02 pm

Jeeps are finicky w/ PS fluid, (at least mine are) I would go to the dealer and get the Mopar fluid.

USPLibby · **Joined:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:29 am **Posts:** 377

I used ATF +4

Wasatch15 · **Joined:** Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:52 am **Posts:** 242

Have you looked for a leak? It has to have gone somewhere.

mikekj_cda · **Posted:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:21 pm

I had a problem like that myself. It was almost like a whining sound when you turned, ahrd to describe exactly. But topped off PS fluid and was all good, no sound. Dealer also checked shortly after but couldn't see anything.
So that most have been the fix. You should be able to pick up ATF +4 at Wally world, Napa, ect. For awhile you could only get it from a DC dealer but luckily that's changed.

pssbarry · **Posted:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:21 pm

I looked all over for a leak and couldn't find one anywhere. Nothing in the engine compartment or on the garage floor. I picked up a quart of ATF+4 and topped it off.I am going to keep an eye on the fluid level and keep checking for leaks. Thanks for the advice.

libby · **Posted:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:56 pm

ATF+4 may not be the correct PS fluid for all KJs. When I was at the dealership one night with a mechanic friend, I was reading a Chrysler note that I believe said not to use ATF+4 unless the PS service has been done. I think it said that some of the earlier KJs had a different type of fluid, but it should be removed and replaced with ATF+4. This was at least a year ago and it hasn't crossed my mind untill now because it didn't affect my '04. Just a thought, if you have an earlier KJ it might be a good idea to give them a call.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:13 pm

Mine has been alittle loud also. I just put the 245/70/16 tires on with the crager rims about a week ago.. Wonder if the extra weight has anything to do with it? I guess I should check my fluid..

pssbarry · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:14 am

libby wrote:

ATF+4 may not be the correct PS fluid for all KJs. When I was at the dealership one night with a mechanic friend, I was reading a Chrysler note that I believe said not to use ATF+4 unless the PS service has been done. I think it said that some of the earlier KJs had a different type of fluid, but it should be removed and replaced with ATF+4. This was at least a year ago and it hasn't crossed my mind untill now because it didn't affect my '04. Just a thought, if you have an earlier KJ it might be a good idea to give them a call.

I called the dealership and they asked what year the Liberty was and they told me I needed the ATF+4. So it should be ok, I hope.

warblade666 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:28 am

If it's red it's atf+4 = clear it's mopar ps fluid.

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