The one that says power steering fluid. ATF+4 was used in the newer JEEPS.

 

Any preffered brand or name???

 

No Sir.

 

Thanks for quick answer

 

Valvoline is fine, or a synthetic power steering fluid would be a good since the steering system can get so hot on some trails. Make sure not to use ATF+4 which is only suitable for 2003 and newer TJs.

 

for my '05 it's a bit of an odd one, as the label on my filler cap states "use approved power steering fluid", but the owners manual nominates ATF+4

 

The only difference between a bottle that says power steering fluid and transmission fluid - for this application - is a red dye. It's the same stuff.

Let the flame begin.

 

I will admit to mixing "power steering fluid" with the ATF that came in my system stock without any side effects to date.

 

All this talk about fluids lately makes me want to flush all of the fluids in my Jeep and replace them with mil spec 15W40 just to prove I can...

 

There are a ton of chemical additives other than just dye that are present in ATF +4 and not power steering fluid.

Have I used ATF in my personal PS systems to no ill effect for years? Yep.

But saying they are exactly the same is false.

 

There are a ton of chemical additives other than just dye that are present in ATF +4 and not power steering fluid.

Have I used ATF in my personal PS systems to no ill effect for years? Yep.

But saying they are exactly the same is false.

Yup.

I've had a lengthy chat with Howe about power steering fluids a few weeks back. ATF works (which is proven by the large number of TJs and who knows how many other vehicles on the road without issue) but it isn't the best stuff out there and performs much different than other fluids labeled as PS fluid.

My opinion: run whatever your manual states (regular PS fluid for 97-02 and ATF+4 for 03-06) if your power steering system is stock. When or if you upgrade, worry about what fluid is best.

 

Oh crap, i think i might've accidentally topped mine off with some brake fluid...

 

In Mongolia there's no ATF+4

Gents, need some help: there's no ATF+4 here in Mongolia, but I have found Mobil's Multipurpose ATF high performance. It says it's compatible with systems using Dexron 3 H or Allison C4. Is this appropriate for use in power steering for an 02 TJ? Thanks for any advice.
Brian

 

Gents, need some help: there's no ATF+4 here in Mongolia, but I have found Mobil's Multipurpose ATF high performance. It says it's compatible with systems using Dexron 3 H or Allison C4. Is this appropriate for use in power steering for an 02 TJ? Thanks for any advice.
Brian

If you read the thread from the beginnings, a '02 does not use ATF, but actual power steering fluid.

 

Once I was being Proactive and decided to change my PS fluid. I called the Stealer and had them send out 2 qts. They sent ATF+4. I went ahead and used that.

My pump got a terrible case of the squeels! It sounded like a Ford PS pump! I made sure that it was full and it was. Went and drained it all out (all I could) and put some Prestone PS fluid in and no more squeel.

I did several drain and fills with the Prestone stuff and all is well. So only PS fluid for my 02.

 

Unfortunately, didn't find any ps fluid, either.... I'll check the euro / Japanese car dealers (VW and Toyota)....another post said that the part number in ours and the replacement part are the same up past 06.... I guess number does not mean equivalence...
Chris, thanks for the input.