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YES. your Power Steering pump is a hydraulic pump that pushes fluid through lines to make your wheels move. hydraulic fluid such as ATF or POWER STEERING FLUID is good for your power steering pump. it is a PUMP after all.
OIL has the purpose of lubricating, and has very different qualities than hydraulic fluid.
DO NOT put OIL in your power steering pump... put POWER STEERING FLUID or if you can't get power steering fluid AUTOMATIC Transmission Fluid will do...
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How can you fix the mistake of putting brake fluid in where the engine oil or power steering goes?
Brake fluid in the oil won't be much of a problem. It probably won't hurt anything, but to be on the safe side, just change the oil. In the power steering pump it will be harder to get out. You'll have to disconnect the high pressure line and let it pump out, then re-fill it with power steering fluid.
Where does power steering oil go in vauxhall zafira?
The power steering pump resivoir.
What would cause a 2002 Pontiac sunfire to leak engine oil into the power steering pump?
There's no way I can think of for oil to leak into the PS pump. As I recall, it's quite separate from the block. Why do you think there's oil in it? Do you see oil in the reservoir? Perhaps someone tried to top up the oil and missed, putting it in the reservoir?
Engine oil vs power steering fluid?
Each is designed for its own place in the vehicle. I would definitely avoid putting any power steering fluid in the crankcase. I would also avoid putting motor oil in the power steering. Power steering fluid is generally thinner than motor oil and would not be an advisable alternative to put in the crankcase. Now motor oil is thicker and can potentially damage components in the power steering with prolonged use. The detergents in motor oil may cause different issues with seals in the power steering, including leaks. On older vehicles the power steering generally called for automatic transmission fluid, but using power steering fluid in its place shouldn't hurt and may actually help.
Where is the oil filter on a 1985 Oldsmobile 98 regency brougham?
It's under the power steering pump . Power steering pump is behind the alternator.
Can you drive with oil in your power steering fluid?
The oil is bad for your seals in the pump as well as the hoses. If you have oil in your power steering system you should have it flushed as soon as possible.
How do you change a oil pump o a 1993 Cadillac Seville?
Changing the oil pump requires putting the car up on jack stands and locating and removing the oil pan after removing the oil pan,you will see the oil pump
What causes the power steering fluid to turn black after replacing the power steering pump on 2001 ford escort?
dirty oil in system not drained from previous pump
Where can you find the oil pressure sending unit on a 92 Lincoln Continental?
The oil pressure sending unit is located on the engine block, under the power steering pump. It is only accessible after the steering pump has been removed.
Do ball joints make whining noise when turning steering wheel?
no it will be your power steering pump it is worn or lowe on oil
Where can you find the oil pressure sending unit on a 93 Lincoln Continental?
It's located under the power steering pump. In order to get to it you have to take the power steering pump off.
Where is the steering wheel oil tank?
On most cars with hydraulic power steering the pump is driven by a drive belt or by a serpentine belt. Follow the belt and it will go to the pump. The resivoir is located on top or near the pump.
