Re: [Chrysler300] Hydraulic Fluid - Power Top

[john begian <r2gthawk@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff,
 
I put in silicone brake fluid in my '62 Polara in 1998, no issues.  I rebuilt orig pump and service manual said use brake fluid.  Since that time, all is well.
 
In my G, I bought a top motor that said use trans fluid, so I put in Dextron III.  Now it's only been a year, but no issues. 
 
My suggestion is open on of the lines, flush out system with Dextron III and refill.  Trans fluid is high detergent and does the job.  DOT 3/4 brake fluid can hold water and cause corrosion.  Silicone works, but is more expensive - and you still need to flush system since you don't know what was in system originally.
 
Just my 2 cents.
 
John Begian

--- On Mon, 7/20/09, Miklas <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


From: Miklas <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] Hydraulic Fluid - Power Top
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Monday, July 20, 2009, 11:51 PM


  



I know it has been discussed here before, but i'm afraid i didn't pay enough attention.

My power top motor says to use "Type A transmission fluid". I've drained some fluid while working on it and it does not have transmission fluid in it now.(It has clear fluid - possibly power steering fluid) The only transmission fluid available here besides Type F is DEXRON III . The Dexron however does not say it meets the "suffix A" requirement.

Will the Dexron III work or is it an overengineered fluid that will cause more harm than good? 

I used to use power steering fluid in my cars that didn't have a tag to use tranny fluid - it always worked fine.

I believe there was a concensus after the last listserver discussion but can't recall it.

THANKS

Jeff Miklas

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