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Can a bad power steering pump affect how a transmission performs?
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∙ 11y ago
yes,it could cause premature wear on front suspensin becase the steering is bugger to turn!jut done my mates.
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∙ 11y ago
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Can you put automatic transmission fluid to the power steering?
Yes, automatic transmission fluid is the proper fluid for power steering systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ( MERCON ) automatic transmission fluid in a 1997 Ford Aerostar power steering
Can you use power steering fluid in your transmission 87 Ford?
There is not much difference between power steering and transmission fluid. Many people use power steering in place of transmission fluid because it is cheaper.
Are power steering and transmission fluid the same?
on a ford ranger ATF is used in the transmission and in the power steering pump even if it is a manule
Will power steering fluid damage a transmission?
Camry 1997-2001 uses the same fluid for transmission as well as power steering.
Can transmission fluid be used instead of power steering fluid?
Transmission fluid should not be used in place of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid is less compressible so that it can transfer power to different systems. Transmission fluid is meant for lubrication and has higher dimulsibility than power steering fluid.
Is a power transfer unit same as transmission?
No. One is for the power steering and the other is for the transmission.
Will power steering fluid hurt an automatic transmission of a 99 intrepid?
Yes it could. If you put power steering fluid in the transmission you need to change the transmission fluid.
What kind of power steering fluid is used for 2003 tiburon?
transmission fluid can be used very similar to power steering fluid transmission fluid can be used very similar to power steering fluid
Can brake fluid be used for power steering fluid?
no, but if you have a auto transmission you can you can use that for power steering
Will power steering stop leak harm the transmission?
No. The power steering is in no way associated with the transmission. If it runs low, your steering will get stiffer and you might ruin your power steering pump (making steering very stiff.) It will harm the trans if you add it to the trans fluid.
What color is the power steering fluids?
Power steering fluid is basically clear. Some cars use transmission fluid in the power steering which is dark red. You can use power steering fluid in cars that use transmission fluid but not the reverse. The cap of the reservoir should say power steering fluid only.
What happens if you mix transmission fluid and power steering fluid?
Alot of transmission fluids are the same as power steering fluid so I wouldnt worry
