Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Power Steering Fluid: Testing and Inspection

STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING

WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS.








Wipe off the power steering fluid reservoir so that it is free of dirt. Check the fill level of the fluid in the reservoir according to the markings on the side of the reservoir. Measure the MAX. COLD/MIN. COLD fluid levels when the fluid is at normal ambient temperature, approximately 32 - 43 °C (90 - 110 °F). Add fluid as necessary and do not overfill. Use only Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid in this power steering system.