Power Steering Fluid
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| LOW FLUID LEVEL WITH VISIBLE LEAK | 1. Loose power steering hose fittings. | 1. Tighten fitting to specified torque. (Refer to STEERING - SPECIFICATIONS) |
| 2. Damaged or missing fitting seal, gasket, or O-ring. | 2. Replace as necessary. | |
| 3. Power steering fluid cooler leaking. | 3. Replace power steering fluid cooler. | |
| 4. Power steering pump or power steering gear leaking. | 4. Repair or replace the leaking component as required. | |
| AERATED FLUID | 1. Low fluid level.* | 1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir to proper level. |
| 2. Air leak between power steering fluid reservoir and pump. | 2. Inspect for proper sealing. Replace the power steering pump (with reservoir). | |
| 3. Cracked power steering pump housing. | 3. Replace the power steering pump. | |
| RESERVOIR FLUID OVERFLOW AND FLUID THAT IS MILKY IN COLOR | 1. Water contamination. | 1. Drain the power steering fluid from the system. Flush the system with fresh clean power steering fluid, drain, then refill to the proper level. |
NOTE:
Extremely cold temperatures may cause power steering fluid aeration if the power steering fluid level is low.