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NO. In most vehicles the brake fluid is different from power steering fluid. It may work for a while, BUT is it worth taking risks with your brakes. Your life may depend on that.
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∙ 8y agoNO! Absolutely not!
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Can power steering fluid be used as hydraulic fluid?
In some cases, yes but NOT for hydraulic BRAKE fluid.
Why you use hydraulic jack oil only?
designed for hydraulic jack perhaps power steering fluid would work Brake fluid Ruins pump
What kind of power steering fluid is used in a 1989 Buick Riviera?
I believe that any kind of power steering fluid will work. You can actually use any type of hydraulic fluid (i.e. brake, power steering, or transmission). It is usually best to use only power steering fluid if you can get it.
What are the two types of power steering?
Electronic power steering (EPS) and hydraulic power steering (HPS). Electronic does not require power steering fluid and hydraulic does, based on your owners manual power steering fluid suggested type.
Can it hurt the steering pump by putting oil in it?
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...
Why should you change your power steering fluid in your car?
What is this? Simply put, power-steering fluid is the hydraulic fluid that transmits the
What is the connection from power steering to vacuum hoses called?
The connection between the power steering to the vacuum hoses is called the hydraulic brake booster. It supplies the vehicle with fluid pressure from the power steering down to the hoses.Ê
Can power steering fluid be used as brake fluid?
No. Brake fluid is not a petroleum product. Power steering fluid is. Petroleum product will swell and ruin rubber part's brake system is full of rubber parts. You will destroy your brake system using power steering fluid.
Where is the power steering fluid reservoir in Nissan Rogue?
It has electronic power steering and, unlike hydraulic steering, does not use any power steering fluid to operate.
Can you use a power steering pump for a hydraulic pump for hydraulic cylinders?
can i use power steering fluid in a top motor pump
What would happen if you put brake fluid in the power steering?
Your power steering will fail because brake fluid is poor lubricant.
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
