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Can you use syntetic 10 w 30 oil as a substitute for power steering fluid?
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∙ 14y ago
I don't think it's advisable, but Transmission Fluid can be used as a substitute since they're both hydraulic fluids.
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∙ 14y ago
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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.
Can you substitute power steering fluid for ATF fluid?
NO! Power steering fluid gets too hot and you will blow your transmission.
Can you substitute brake fluid for power steering fluid in dodge ram truck?
NO
What kind of power steering fluid in Mercedes?
There is a special MB power steering fluid. It's about $30 a quart at your local import parts stores. I don't think there is a substitute.
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 replace power steering fluid with some substitute to prevent end seal leak?
Have you tried STP brand stop leak for Power Steering!
What kind of power steering fluid is required for a 1988 Chrysler Fifth Avenue?
A good quality power steering fluid from any auto parts store will work. If you are not near a store with power steering fluid you can substitute a good tranmission fluid for Chrysler vehicles. BE CAREFUL AND CHECK THE YEAR , ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER'S 1985 MANUAL, NEVER , NEVER, NEVER USE TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP, POWER STEERING FLUID ONLY.
Can I substitute Power steering fluid f For motor oil?
Not if you want your vehicle to remain functional.
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
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.
What happens if transmission fluid is put into power steering of chev.Celebrity?
I have often used trans fluid as a cheaper than PS fluid substitute with out any problems.
What is power steering fluid Where does it go?
power steering fluid is fluid that makes the power steering pump work and it goes in the power steering pump under the hood.
