Power Steering Fluid

[Mariposa Mike]

What power steering fluid do we use in a 1966 Charger or a Mopar in general. Seems they would all be the same. At least in the 60's. The 66 shop manual says to use part no 2084329. That doesn't help much. I recall many of the older units used ATF but I cannot find any info on what we should use now. Fluid looks red and I need to top off. May have a leak too. Slow but oil present below the unit. I need to know what I can pick up at O'reillys but I don't trust their info. Appreciate a reply.

 

[ckessel]

For my old stuff, I've been using the generic one size fits most fluid from the stores. However, when I switch to the Borgeson boxes, they require specific fluid/s.

 

[R413]

Don't use ATF, not good for the hoses and makes noise. I've blown 2 hoses in different cars on freeway road trips in summer temperatures.

I have been using NAPA brand power steering fluid for 25 years.
I buy the gallon jug. The stuff without the stop leak in it.
Works good, hoses don't fail. Pump is quiet even on 90's Fords with the groaning pumps.
Color is clear when new.

If it's red then flush out the system. Extend the return line and run it into a gallon jug. Disable ignition, crank engine and keep reservoir full, don't let air in the system.
Slowly turn side to side until fluid is clear.

 

[Mariposa Mike]

Appreciate the replies. I have a NAPA about 40 miles from me. Will check with them.