
POWER STEERING FLUID
The recommended fluid for the power steering system is Mopar® Power Steering
fluid + 4 or Mopar® ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Both Fluids have
the same material standard specifications (MS-9602).
Mopar® ATF+4 (and Mopar® Power Steering fluid + 4), when new, is red in
color. ATF+4 is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the
vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not
an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, ATF+4 will begin to
look darker in color and may eventually become brown.
THIS IS NORMAL
.
ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Consequently, odor and
color cannot be used to indicate the fluid condition or the need for a fluid change.
The power steering system is filled-for-life at the factory and requires no regular
maintenance. Although not required at specific intervals, the fluid level may be
checked periodically. Check the fluid level anytime there is a system noise or
fluid leak suspected. Refer to
FLUID, STANDARD PROCEDURE
.
A/C REFRIGERANT
The refrigerant used in this air conditioning system is a HydroFluoroCarbon
(HFC), type R-134a. Unlike R-12, which is a ChloroFluoroCarbon (CFC), R-
134a refrigerant does not contain ozone-depleting chlorine. R-134a refrigerant is
a nontoxic, nonflammable, clear and colorless liquefied gas.
The A/C refrigerant system is filled-for-life at the factory and requires no regular
maintenance. Although not required at specific intervals, the charge level should
be checked if system performance deteriorates or if a noise or leak is suspected.
Refer to
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
.
hydraulic system causing a failure of the vehicle
brake system. Petroleum based fluids would be
items such as engine oil, transmission fluid, power
steering fluid, etc.
CAUTION: R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12
refrigerant in an A/C system. Even a small amount
of R-12 refrigerant added to an R-134a refrigerant
system will cause A/C compressor failure.
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