Hydraulic System

NUMBER: 26-004-12 GROUP: Miscellaneous DATE: June 06, 2012 SUBJECT: Fluid Flushing Requirements MODELS: 2011 - 2012(D2)Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up) 2011 - 2012(DD)Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab) 2011 - 2012(DJ)Ram Truck (2500 Pick Up) 2011 - 2012(DP)Ram Truck (4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab) 2011 - 2012(DS)Ram Truck (1500) 2012(FF)Fiat 500 2011 - 2012(JC)Journey 2011 - 2012(JK)Wrangler 2011 - 2012(JS)Avenger/200 2011 - 2012(KK)Liberty 2011(KA)Nitro 2011 - 2012(LC)Challenger 2011 - 2012(LD)Charger 2011 - 2012(LX)300 2011 - 2012(MK)Compass/Patriot 2011(ND)Dakota 2013(PF)Dart 2011 - 2012(PM)Caliber 2011 - 2012(RT)Town & Country/Grand Caravan 2011 - 2012(WD)Durango 2011 - 2012(WK)Grand Cherokee DISCUSSION: Chrysler Group vehicle fluid systems do NOT require regular flushing. These systems include: engine oil, transmission oil, axle lube, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and refrigerant. The only exceptions to this requirement are published in the vehicle maintenance schedules, e.g. engine coolant. Exceptions to this recommendation include only those instances where a malfunction has occurred and/or the system has become compromised, contaminated or overheated beyond the normal operating range. Chrysler Group does NOT recommend aftermarket chemicals to flush the engine, transmission, brake or steering systems. Chemicals contained in these products can damage the system elastomeric components, and contaminate the component fluid, leading to loss of system/component durability and service life. When necessary, only the original approved system fluid should be used to flush these components using team PSE approved equipment. If the engine coolant contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with Mopar Cooling System Flush, p/n 04856977, or equivalent. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Refill with a minimum of a 50% mixture of the specified coolant and distilled water. POLICY: Information Only Disclaimer: This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.