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The viscosity of Power Steering fluid is not relevant to it's job (within reason) but more it's ability to function under extremely harsh and high pressure conditions. All these fluids are merely hydraulic oils as is ATF with Honda fluid containing an additional lubricant additive needed for their speed sensitive steering gears. Use exactly what the manufacture of your vehicle recommends and nothing else.
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Power Steering Oil?
form_title= Power Steering Oil form_header= Steer with ease when you refile your power steering. When was the last time you checked the steering oil?*= _ [50] What was the last time the steering oil was changed? *= _ [50] Do you have any problems with your power steering?*= () Yes () No What steering oil do you normally use?*= _ [50]
Can you use auto power steering oil in your boat?
Do not use auto power steering oil in a boat.
Can you put motor oil in your power steering?
No. Put in power steering fluid.
What happens if you put engine oil in your power steering?
The hydraulic seals in your power steering will be eaten away by engine oil. Your power steering will start to leek and eventually, it will not work at all.
Where does power steering oil go in vauxhall zafira?
The power steering pump resivoir.
Can motor oil harm power steering?
If you insert the oil in the tank, where power steering fluid should be, then yes, it´s harmful.
What if your power steering is squeaking?
Check and make sure to top up the power steering oil
Can you drive with oil in your power steering fluid?
The oil is bad for your seals in the pump as well as the hoses. If you have oil in your power steering system you should have it flushed as soon as possible.
What is the difference between single viscosity oil an mulit-viscosity oil?
Single viscosity is high quality oil. Mulit-viscosity oil is used for in the winter.
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...
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.
What is the little thing in front of condensor that looks like a heater core and what does it do?
Some vehicle have either a transmission oil cooler or a power steering oil cooler in that location.Some vehicle have either a transmission oil cooler or a power steering oil cooler in that location.
