Power steering fluid question??
07-18-2002, 10:59 AM
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Power steering fluid question??
Has anybody run ATF fluid in their power steering system. I just had external steering put on and they added tranny fluid in the system. Just wondering if I should leave it as is or flush it out and put in the power steering fluid thanks.
07-18-2002, 01:08 PM
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ATF is the best way to go. But you also can use regular Motor Oil. I owned a few Cabs and the Mercedes Benz Pump sometimes leak a little bit. In our garage we use regular motor oil it is mucjh cheaper than atf and works as good as atf.
07-18-2002, 01:48 PM
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Is the ATF the same as the powesteering fluid you get in the mercury bottles. Are they compatible or should I just use straight atf from now on. Thanks
07-18-2002, 02:23 PM
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"But you also can use regular Motor Oil. "
WTF...your pump will run HOT as all hell!....AFT is NOT the same as PWR steering fluid...yes use ATF in your boat....don't think you can get away w/it in a modern day car and run at hi speeds...u WILL melt the plastic res. right off!
just FYI! i know a thing or 2 on this subject!
WTF...your pump will run HOT as all hell!....AFT is NOT the same as PWR steering fluid...yes use ATF in your boat....don't think you can get away w/it in a modern day car and run at hi speeds...u WILL melt the plastic res. right off!
just FYI! i know a thing or 2 on this subject!
07-18-2002, 10:13 PM
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Motor oil? That sounds a little thick for steering to me.
A lot of people run ATF in their steering systems. I was told to run "clear" power steering fluid in my external system. ATF won't hurt it but they said the power steering fluid will "respond" a little quicker.
A lot of people run ATF in their steering systems. I was told to run "clear" power steering fluid in my external system. ATF won't hurt it but they said the power steering fluid will "respond" a little quicker.
07-19-2002, 07:12 AM
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The only thing I can say is we did so and it works. And you know a cab is on the street 24/7. But maybe the power steering in a Boat is more high performance part than in a car. I don't know.
