Power Steering Fluid Choice.

[Brit30-06]

Hi Lads.
What is everyone using for power steering fluid in the WH CRD?

The genuine Mopar MS10838 stuff is £50 a litre!!!!

Does anyone know what the original Mopar stuff is? A bit like the transfer case stuff is Mobilfluid 424.

I have been told it is just central hydraulic fluid.

What are you lads using?

Thanks.

[bjm]

Originally Posted by Brit30-06

Hi Lads.
What is everyone using for power steering fluid in the WH CRD?

The genuine Mopar MS10838 stuff is £50 a litre!!!!

Does anyone know what the original Mopar stuff is? A bit like the transfer case stuff is Mobilfluid 424.

I have been told it is just central hydraulic fluid.

What are you lads using?

Thanks.

I have used Mobil 424 with no problems now Mobil 428

[Lou C]

Mopar and Chrysler have always had their fluids described as meeting "MS" standing for "material specification" I think and the one for the P/S fluid required if you have the hydraulic cooling fan (Hemi & CRD) is MS 10838. To my knowledge this fluid was discontinued by Mopar and they now say to use ATF+4. However, when these vehicles came out, they advised against any AFT in this system, including AFT+4. However, both Lubeguard and Ravenol make fluids that meet the MS 10838 spec. I would try to use one of them if you can source it in your location.

[Brit30-06]

Hi Lou.
I can get the Ravenol fluid ok. I just hope it mixes with the original mopar stuff ok.

Typical of Chrysler. If ATF4 is suitable after all, then they are guilty of either lying, or incompetence.