Power Steering Fluid in 2014 Diesel.
 

Hi all,

While changing the engine oil filter I noticed the power steering fluid level in my 2014 JGC Diesel is below the min line. No leaks anywhere so I did a search and it seems this is not uncommon. There seem to be many different threads regarding the specific ATF to use, and apparently some vehicles have an electric pump and some have a mechanical pump.

I'm not sure what the 2014 diesel has, so thought I'd post up here for advice before putting in ATF that may lead to damage. Can anyone recommend the specific ATF I should use to top up the system?

Thanks!

Ring your local jeep dealer/spares department, quote the VIN & ask for the power steering fluid to match, ask for the part # as well. My Jan 15 diesel Laredo build sheet says the vehicle has Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering so yours should be the same. The power steering systems were changed to full electric in 2016/2017
http://www.wk2jeeps.com/tsb/tsb_wk2_1900117.pdf
http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_tsb.htm#STEERING

Parts listing for identifying your system can be found here:
https://www.moparamerica.com/auto-pa...e/steering-cat

Check this MOPAR Part # from the diagram to see if it matches what they sell here in AUS
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DODGE-CH...-/401179824671

Cheers

Thanks for the reply.

I get what you're saying, but I HATE and DESPISE all the dealers in my area. I'd rather use something like a Penrite oil that I can purchase without giving a single cent to the dealer.

I was hoping someone else had found a suitable, safe replacement. According to the Penrite site, the ATF FS is suitable for belt-type units and LDAS is suitable for electric units. I'll do some more research and post my findings....

I've used Motul fluids in all my cars as soon as they are out of warranty - look here https://www.motul.com/au/en/products

Penrite LDAS is the correct fluid for the Electric/Hydraulic steering.
Same colour also.
Cheers.

Thanks Ryan.b

I grabbed a bottle last night and topped up the reservoir. 300km drive today and nothing fell of, so it looks OK :)