The 3rd and 4rth generation dodge caravans Are notorious for developing loud and hard power steering. Most people think that it is either the pump or the rac…
The 3rd and 4rth generation dodge caravans Are notorious for developing loud and hard power steering. Most people think that it is either the pump or the rac…
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I did this and it didnt change anything. screen wasnt plugged even. my 2007 only makes the noise in cold weather and goes away when car warms up
Did you whiff it before you filled it up? Lol atf does smell quite strange
This video not showing if the problem solved or he have to change the pump
If that’s pressure line or pump take it to shop
I bought “AS IS” 1996 dodge caravan. The power steering fluid line has a leak. How can I fix that?
i have an 02 and bought it with that whining noise, sucked out the fluid and cleaned screen then replaced fluid that i took out with lucus oil power steering treatment, about 8 buck and 10 min had this prob fixed, of course if it happens again ill remove the tank and clean it out completely
Thank you!!! I changed my 2004 Caravan’s power steering reservoir 3 weeks ago with help from this video! And I do not know anything about car. It took me over 2 hours though as I had a hard time removing the back hose. Thank you for saving me big bucks. More power!!! (Oh I used a turkey baster..but of course wife was not aware. LOL!)
thanks! I’m not a mechanic but I did it for less than 20 dollars. The thought of buying a new pump for hundreds of dollars was causing me stress, and now I’m stress free because the noise is gone! Thanks again. We’ll use the extra money on a vacation to DC with the kids this summer.
Just finished my,works better than before thou I still have some air in lines any help?thanks great video
Just followed the video – very helpful (2006 Caravan 3.3)! A couple of additions – I found the nuts on top were 8mm and the PITA was 10mm, and I used 2 bottles, one for each hose as fluid came out of both when I disconnected them. Got the old fluid out with a turkey baster from the local dollar store. Thanks for the great instructions!!
Is the automatic trans fluid hes putting in?
Well let’s just say WOW. And yes that bolt in the back in a PITA. Followed the instructions and the van has power steering again. THANKS!
Yes he did.
ATF+4 I’ve been told is the same things as power steering with more conditioners.
The uper shown are 10mm as you state; however the hidden nut is 10 mm too not 12 as you state; anyway i followed your instructions and whinning disapeared. Thanks from Mexico.
This question is for anyone who knows or can help 🙂
I started this DIY on my 03 Caravan 3.3, when I removed the return line and placed it into a bottle and started the car for a couple seconds, after that I picked up the bottle and found a little metal bit about two inches long, did this come out the return line for anyone else?? I don’t know if I should put it back into the line or how far it needs to go back in. Any advice would greatly help. Thank you very, very much!!!
Banshee, this is the best video I have ever watched. Great camera work, steady and remarks are super.. I have done this several times but only to flush, not remove. Mine not near as good, so will try this next time.
Dude….THANK YOU for making this video! 05 Caravan….very annoying high pitched noise when warmed up and traveling on the highway. Just completed the replacement. $26 from O’Reilly for the reservoir, $3 for a suction pump and $5 for power steering fluid. Done. I will say though….that nut is a PITA to get at. Took me about 30 mins but got r’ dun. Again…thank you for saving me $300.
why did you use a transmition fluid?
06 Dodge Grand Caravan, we had high pitched wailing after traveling at high speeds. Changing the reservoir, solved the problem!
p/s return hose only, I know Edelman makes it and can be found at any parts store I would think. And yea he used ATF+4 cuz that’s what Chrysler recommends to replace with when doing this.
What sort of hoses should be used if they are inferior? Where do I get them?
Well done.
As I watch at 5:25 you show ATF +4. Please tell me you didnt put automatic transmission fluid in the power steering resouvar..sp..
Good video. Only took me about an hour and I’m not the most mechanically inclined. I too had to use a deep 10mm socket for the lower hard to get screw. It was helpful to have a flexible head flashlight to help me get that lower bolt loosened. I bought my resevoir on Amazon for only $19 plus shipping. Thank you for the video!
thank you for the tip i just did my van and it worked perfect, i did saved $300.00 + i checked with dealer they told me i might be the pump. Thanks, keep up the honest tips,
i cleaned my with carbulator cleaner and the fluid was burnt.
thank you for the tip i just did my van and it worked perfect, i did saved $300.00 + i checked with dealer they told me i might be the pump. Thanks, keep up the honest tips,
i cleaned my with carbulator cleaner and the fluid was burnt.
(ops, hit wrong key)….I discovered that O’reilly auto parts store was the only one that carries an after market Power steering reservoir for $23. Thanks again for the vid.
Thanks. Very helpful vid. On my ’02 sport caravan the top 2 bolts were 8mm. The tricky nut underneath was 10mm (to see the nut use a mirror, it helps a lot). I discovered that P’reilly
This is a great video. I removed the reservoir and cleaned it but the noise remained. So I bought a new reservoir on Ebay for $24 (with shipping) and now the noise is completely gone. I have an 03 Town and Country. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this info.
This procedure does work. On my 2006, I have 8mm bolts on top and the tricky one underneath was a 10mm, but everything else in the video is spot on. The noise did not go away completely until the next morning, but it is whisper quiet now. Thanks for posting the video. NOTE: My “check engine” light came on immediately afterwards, but was off the next morning.
you can also use a turkey baster to remove the fluid….(just don’t tell the wife)
This absolutely worked! Thanks for posting….I was told $500 to replace the PS pump and I said no way and cleaned to resevoir myself….The hose got damaged taking it off so I went to junkyard to pull another one off and they charged me $2 for it. Yes please do water pump! thx again.
Thanks for making this video, I appreciate it!
what???? put it in a coke bottle and whip it in the woods off the hiway and thank God you dont have to pay 300 bucks for a steering pump…get a set of balls. Do you think washington cares what to do with a building after they blow it up with a tomahawk missle? Never reuse fluid…unless its come on a whores titties. good god
was there crap under the fine wiremesh screens? or just where you look in from filler hole side?
same toothbrush trick..I heated mine with a lighter….wow…more posts than a rock vid!!!
yay good deal for you….im happy for you
Im back,,,,,at the 2:12 point I was talkin to myself bottom nut just has to be loosened. bird in background….. my fluid was BLACK..I saw the screens and cleaned them with a paint brush. I have to suck out new fluid again and even maybe a third time…..Last owner musta just ran it and said hell with it.Cold makes a big difference. But I can see thru screen mesh,so Im not buying a new resevoir.Fluid still black after 2 pints of good steering fluid….Ill get it.
yeah….. come on we have all done it;) start with the gloves but then realize they are more a pain in the ass than they are worth.
Harbor freight.
Where did you buy the syringe ? Thanks !
I’m prepared to finish the process if needed, but half of it goter done! 05 grand caravan had been whining for quite some time. Thanks again!!
I only got to pull the old fluid out of the reservoir, start the engine a few seconds and run what was left in the pump into a plastic bottle and it started to rain. I aborted the mission and filled the reservoir with the new fluid, started the engine and turned the wheel to remove the air from the lines, shut it off, topped it off and ran inside with the intention of completing it later. When I started it later to pick up my children, problem was solved! Thanks for the video tip!
Why u add transmission fluid?
I have to laugh at how the gloves disappeared