Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

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Sep 10, 2017 | 01:17 PM

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dylan07

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Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

Hi, I need power steering fluid. I have read every post says to use dealer stuff. I know it must be synthetic but there isn't any stuff safe that I can buy from auto part store locally?

Sep 10, 2017 | 01:46 PM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

Pentosin CHF 11S :

Amazon

( also good for the top pump if you have a roadster )

Sep 10, 2017 | 03:31 PM

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dylan07

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

I need it today? I can't buy anything that is safe in an auto part store? No Pennzoil synthetic power steering fluid would work? Nothing else?

Sep 10, 2017 | 04:23 PM

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ala_xfire

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

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I need it today? I can't buy anything that is safe in an auto part store? No Pennzoil synthetic power steering fluid would work? Nothing else?

Check with Autozone and Advance, they both list it on their web sites.

Sep 10, 2017 | 06:17 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

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Originally Posted by dylan07

Hi, I need power steering fluid. I have read every post says to use dealer stuff. I know it must be synthetic but there isn't any stuff safe that I can buy from auto part store locally?

Presumably you would want to fill it with what is in there, but maybe it isn't what it is supposed to be anyway. I would stick to the Pentosin anyway after draining the most of what is in there, just do not add enough to fill the reservoir. Clean the hoses maybe it will not take long for the leak to show.

Sep 10, 2017 | 08:08 PM

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Kingdav1954

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylan07

Hi, I need power steering fluid. I have read every post says to use dealer stuff. I know it must be synthetic but there isn't any stuff safe that I can buy from auto part store locally?

Auto zone Carry's pentosin chf11s power steering fluid.

Last edited by Kingdav1954; Sep 15, 2017 at 07:46 AM.

Sep 10, 2017 | 08:28 PM

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dylan07

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

Thanks guys. I never noticed this stuff at AutoZone or O'Reilly. Both stores carry it $24 bucks for a liter. I never knew about this fluid. Thanks guys!!

Sep 11, 2017 | 09:40 PM

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Kingdav1954

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

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Originally Posted by dylan07

Thanks guys. I never noticed this stuff at AutoZone or O'Reilly. Both stores carry it $24 bucks for a liter. I never knew about this fluid. Thanks guys!!

They also carry pentosin Dot 4 LV brake fluid. 19.00 $ for one liter can.👍

Sep 14, 2017 | 05:18 PM

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Goldwing

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

I bought Pentosin at NAPA.

Oct 12, 2020 | 12:39 PM

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dahntahn

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Re: Power steering fluid. Must use OEM?

Hey,

is the stock power steering fluid clear or red on the srt-6
where is it in the engine ?
does it say in the manual ?

Chrysler dealership asked me if
i need red or clear ?
help!

Last edited by dahntahn; Oct 12, 2020 at 07:47 PM.