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No, it's not the same and may work for a short while, but eventually ruin the seals in the pump.
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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.
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.
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
Is power steering fluid and transmission fluid the same?
No, but some vehicles use atf as a power steering fluid.
Can transmission fluid be used for power steering fluid?
yes. but do not use steering oil for trnsmission.
Can you use dot 3 fluid as power steering fluid?
No, you can't. You are suppose to put transmission fluid in power steering system.
Is power steering fluid the same as automatic transmission fluid?
No, although some vehicles do use auto trans fluid as power steering fluid.
Can you transmission fluid for power steering?
Do NOT use transmission fluid in your power steering. It is designed for automatic transmissions, and a few rare manual transmissions only. (1965 Plymouth "Slant Six" manual transmission used automatic transmission fluid). In most Chrysler products made after about 2002, ATF is what they use for power steering fluid.
What kind of power steering fluid should you use on a 1970 Chevelle?
either standard power steering fluid or dexron transmission fluid.
What kind of power steering fluid should you use on a 1998 jeep Cherokee?
Use any fluid for use in power steering systems that is labeled Power Steering Fluid.1984-2001 Cherokee Owners Manuals and Factory Service Manuals both state in bold letters DO NOT USE ANY ATF IN THE POWER STEERING.
Power steering fluid Ford Escort?
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
What fluid is used to top up the power steering system?
For Camry 1999-2001 (4 cylinder) the same transmission fluid is used to for both transmission and power steering. Some vehicles use power steering fluid Some trans fluid.
