Re: [Chrysler300] Convertible top flluid

["Miklas" <ldmiklas@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rolland

I started that last thread.  My pump motor said to use Type A trans fluid. 
Plain old Type A is not readily available in my area and I was concerned 
that the Dexron III that is available might have so many additives in it 
that it would be counter productive to use it.  The concensus of replies led 
me to use power steering fluid, which I did and the top works just fine.
Some respondents were using the Dexron III and some even used silicon brake 
fluid. I guess it all works. Bob Merritt did alert me to the Hydo-E-Lectric 
Company who advises against silicon brake fluid. I didn't ask why.

One other respondent suggested to run what is already in the pump. If it has 
red fluid - probably trans fluid. If its clear - probably power steering 
fluid. You probably wouldn't want to run a mixture of  two different fluids 
.... even though it probably would work.

Jeff Miklas


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RWestra@xxxxxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:26 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Convertible top flluid


> Hi folks,
>
> I recall recently a thread about the correct system fluid for early
> Chrysler convertible top mechanisms but I cannot locate anything in the 
> web  site.
> Any one have any suggestions.
>
> I seem to recall some discussion about type A transmission fluid and 
> brake
> fluid.  If I had a choice I guess I would opt for the Type A,  what with
> brake fluid being such a good paint remover.
>
> Any help on this?  It is for my H convertible but I would also hope it
> applies to my L convert.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>                    Rolland  Westra
>
>                    Rockford,  IL
>
>                    815  226 8046
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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