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NO! Power Steering fluid gets too hot and you will blow your transmission.
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Is ATF fluid is power steering fluid?
In most vehicles, you can substitute ATF fluid instead of using Power Steering Fluid.
Why is your power steering fluid pink and goopy?
Alot of older cars, people would put ATF auto trans fluid in the power steering as a substitute. Could this be the case here?
Can you substitute ATF for power steering fluid in a 2000 F250?
Actually , the 2000 Ford F-250 owners manual shows that Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering
What is the recommended power steering fluid for a 1981 Oldsmobile?
power steering fluid or ATF III
What kind of power steering fluid do you use for a dodge ram 1500?
For a Dodge Ram 1500, you need to use ATF+4 for power steering fluid. ATF+4 is compatible in vehicles that used ATF+3 for power steering fluid.
Can substitute power steering fluid with transmission fluid?
Most cars that call for normal power steering fluid can take transmission fluid as a substitute but there are exceptions. Hondas MUST use power steering fluids that meet Honda's spec and must never use ATF. German cars must use Pentosin mineral oil that costs about $50 per litre. Some cars specify Dexron-III/Mercon ATF for their power steering systems like Nissan and Toyota. Just remember to NEVER use Ford Type-F ATF, only fluids that meet or exceed the Dexron-III/Mercon spec can be used as a substitute in vehicles that specify "power steering fluid". Never put power steering fluid in the transmission.
Is power steering fluid and transmission fluid the same?
No, but some vehicles use atf as a power steering fluid.
What kind of power steering fluid for a 1998 Chrysler sebring?
You can use power steering fluid or ATF.
Is Mobile One ATF OK to use in a 2000 BMW 323is power steering system?
yes the red atf fluid is ok for your power steering, and only power steering, do not use regular atf fluid in the actual trans.
Is it ok to mix ATF and power steering fluid in the power steering system?
That depends on the year, make,model, etc. Some vehicles do use ATF as the power steering fluid, others do not.That depends on the year, make,model, etc. Some vehicles do use ATF as the power steering fluid, others do not.
Is power steering fluid the same as atf fluid?
NO. Although some vehicles do use ATF as their ps fluid.
Power steering fluid 2004 town and country?
The power steering system uses ATF (auto trans fluid)
