Dakota 4WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Power Steering Fluid: Description and Operation
Power Steering Fluid
POWER STEERING FLUID
Mopar(R) ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid is required in the power steering system. Substitute fluids can induce power steering system failure.
Mopar(R) ATF +4, Automatic Transmission Fluid when new is red in color. The ATF 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, the ATF 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.