Anyone using a power steering filter on their cars?

[b5blue]

  I'm thinking of adding a filter in the return line to both my Charger and Jeep along with a fluid flush just prior. Both systems are running fine with just small seepage from the pitman arm seal on the Jeep so that got me thinking that's a fluid we tend not to think of until it's too late.
  I've got the kit to do the jeep seal and ran across several filters doing a search for parts. 

[green69rt]

I can't remember seeing a PS filter on any of my vehicles or on any other

[b5blue]

This:  http://www.magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-3-8-Magnetic-Inline-Power-Steering-Filter-R038M-P.htm?gclid=CPKR4vC-srsCFSRk7AodVnEAfw   or one like it is added to the return line.

[Ghoste]

Interesting.  I've never heard of using power steering filters before either but it makes sense.

[green69rt]

I guess the filter is for any metal fines generated in the steering box?   The fluid itself shouldn't throw off any gum, because of all the solvents in it.   A filter wouldn't hurt,  maybe the modern steering units have finer clearances that would benefit from a filter

[Fred]

Magnefine in line filters    I wouldn't have it any other way.

[myk]

If the original subject vehicle is a Jeep that's a different matter.  I'm assuming the Jeep has one because it is designed for off-road duty; a power steering filter may be a necessity, wherein other vehicles like ours, not really so...

[b5blue]

No this is something added even on Jeep. Many newer cars do have them and they have ones that just fit inside the return hose also.

[green69rt]

Now I'm going to have to go look.....

[C5X DAYTONA]

My 60 Dodge Polara with a 383 has one where the return line goes into the pump.  Just slides into the pump nipple.    I see them on many 60-61 Mopar cars.  I don't know what year they stopped.    Maybe that is why my steering box made it 54 years (built in Nov 59) with out a leak.