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other than sluggish stearing driving with the belt off of your motor won't hurt anything as the water pump is run off the timing belt(different belt hidden behind that black plastic)
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Anyone know how to turn off EPS Power Steering in the 2009 Corolla?
Take out the fuse? Will it hurt the power steering if you do this...I don't know... I hate the EPS and am thinking of running without it if it doesn't hurt anything..
What should be done about mixing power steering fluid with the oil and then driving the car for about 100 miles?
have the oil changed as soon as possible to avoid possible damage to the motor. A small amount of power steering fluid in the oil for a short period of time probably won't hurt anything.
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.
Will power steering fluid hurt an automatic transmission of a 99 intrepid?
Yes it could. If you put power steering fluid in the transmission you need to change the transmission fluid.
Why is my 1994 Villager hard to steer and shudder when cold then smooth out?
My guess is that you have a tired power steering pump. Try a power steering fluid flush first, it wouldn't hurt.
Will it hurt to drive car with a power steering belt that needs to be greased?
yes because it be slipping
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...
Would running a 1999 Hyundai elantra with out a power steering belt damage the car?
For a short time, No. It will just make steering a little more difficult. It will probably never actually hurt the car but could eventually cause damage to the power steering pump on some cars.
Is power steering flush necessary on 2001 Camry?
It can be necessary, especially if there has been a problem anywhere in the hydraulic system. If there have been no problems, flushing the system isn't necessary, but it won't hurt anything, and it will give your dealership a little more money.
How do you remove power steering pump on a 98 Chevy silverado?
Believe it or not THAT ENTIRE BRACKET HAS TO COME OFF>!!!!!!ORRR you can cut the little tab that covers the corner of the pump with a hacksaw and don't tell anyone ya did it. It won.t hurt anything.
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.
Can putting dex cool in the power steering hurt your 2006 impala?
Yes; drain it completely and change the fluid. Fluid is cheaper than a rack.
