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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.
Can power steering fluid be used in place of brake fluid?
No, it would ruin all the seals in the entire brake system.
Will power steering stop leak harm the transmission?
No. The power steering is in no way associated with the transmission. If it runs low, your steering will get stiffer and you might ruin your power steering pump (making steering very stiff.) It will harm the trans if you add it to the trans fluid.
What causes power steering fluid to foam?
It could mean it's time to change the fluid in the power steering system. This is best done by a professional shop that can properly flush and purge the system. I would advise spending a few dollars extra for SYNTHETIC power steering fluid as it lasts longer. Your vehicle should never "use up" power steering fluid. If it's low you have a leak somewhere and it needs to be addressed ASAP. If you let the power steering pump run with low fluid you will ruin the pump very quickly.
Can use transmission fluid for power steering?
No, it's not the same and may work for a short while, but eventually ruin the seals in the pump.
Can power steering fluid leaking on a fan belt cause damage?
Besides having the p/s fluid cause the belt to slip, the p/s fluid will eventually ruin the belt.
Can you use transmission fluid for power steering fluid?
the answer to that question is yes yes you can use trans fluid as a temp fix to power steering fluid, but is best to replace it with the correct fluids as this may cause a problem with your rack an pinion
What happens if you put power steering in brake fluid with anti-lock brakes?
Any fluid other than brake fluid will ruin the master cylinder, abs unit, brake hoses, and calipers.
Can you put power steering fluid in quad brakes?
No you can not. If you do it can ruin your quad brakes and possibly your engine. If you do and something goes wrong you could have to spend a lot of money to get it fixed if that.
How do you add to power steering fluid on a 2003 passat w8?
I'm not sure where the reservoir is located on a W8 but the cap is green. Only use VW fluid, it is special mineral oil and if you don't it will ruin the pump.
Why do we use tires on wheel?
to not ruin the asphalt
Will putting power steering fluid in your master cylinder cause your brakes to lock up?
The P/S fluid will ruin the rubber seals in the brake system causing brake failure. Take the vehicle to garage asap for necessary repairs for your safety and for others.
