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no, brake fluid is not the same as Power Steering fluid, make sure you actually get the right stuff. and double check what type of brake fluid you have (dot 3/ dot 5) because there is a difference there too
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Can you use brake fluid for power steering?
NO NO NO!!!! OMG I hope you did not try that already. Break fluid and powersteering fluid have different properties for different pressures, they are not the same thing and if you put break fluid in your power steering system you will destroy your car.
What happens if you put brake fluid in the power steering?
Very bad things will happen. Power steering fluid will cause all of the seals in the brake system to swell. You need to get the fluid out immediately, and you will probably have to replace the master cylinder and possibly all the rubber lines and the calipers and wheel cylinders.
Where do pour the power steering fluid in at in a 1997 Chevy silverado?
it should be a black cylender cup thing that says power steering fluid
How do you add power steering fluid to a 1995 Ford Escort?
put it in the thing next to the oil thing.
Ford Taurus every time you turning your wheel to left or right it squeak?
Try checking the power steering fluid. My taurus did the same thing until i filled the power steering fluid.
Is clutch and brake fluid the same thing?
Yes, there is no such thing as clutch fluid. It's all brake fluid.
How do you change the power steering fluid in a 2002 Dodge Durango?
i never knew such thing ok
If someone has put trans fluid in the power steering of a 1996 Explorer can it be removed and should you be worried?
My husband says not to worry. He puts it in his truck power-steering fluid frequently. It's best to use PS fluid, but tran fluid can be substituted in a pinch. However, you cannot put PS fluid in the tranny.AnswerActually, Mercon ATF is the recommended power steering fluid for 96' Ford Explorer XLTs. ANSWERno problem at all. its not the best thing in the world.. but it works. just don't ever use power steering fluid in the trans
Car squeals when turning the steering wheel?
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS LOW ON FLUID . IT COULD BE A LEAK , HAVE TO CHECK VISUALLY , IF DONT KNOW WHAT IT LOOK LIKE ,IT IS THE ONLY THING WHEN YOU LIFT YOUR HOOD THAT HAS A BELT CONNECTED TO IT THAT HAS A REMOVABLE CAP ,{ GENERALLY} You need power steering fluid.
I am having a hard time turning the wheel of my 1990 Toyota Camry and was wondering if this problem has anything to do with the power steering if so how do i replace or add more power steering fluid?
The first thing you do is have a look if you have run out of power steering fluid. look into the top of the power steering fluid container and if you can not see any top it up to the point indicated on the container. run the engine move the steering around a little and see if you need topping up again. Some vehicles have a separate power steering belt that runs the power steering pump check if it is not broken or loose. otherwise have a word with your mechanic.
What makes the steering groan on a 2002 Buick Lesabre?
The first thing to check is the power steering fluid level. If the reservoir is low add some. Other then that, it can be the power steering pump is going bad, and will need to be replaced soon.
Why does your power steering fluid foam up?
One or two thing can be happen I have 1999 lincoln it can be steering pump but for sure it's the rack opinion My lincoln dose the same
