Hi there guys, The power steering completely sh*t itself. Got a unit to replace it. But its going to be in need of some fluid.
We have Tractran10 (tractor transmission/hydraulic oil) also gear oil, and hydraulic fluid.
The car is a 92 ford falcon, they do sell little things of fluid but they are like 10bucks a litre.
Any thoughts people? Im thinking just bung some hydro fluid in it?
Cheers, Jason
Get the correct auto-transmission fluid.
Go get the right stuff for the job...
Different oils have different chemicals in them.... some are not sympathetic with types of rubber etc that are used in PAS systems...Would be a pain
if the oil degrades seals and you get leaks...
Iirc isn't power steering fluid and brake fluid the same?
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Originally posted by Ninehigh
Iirc isn't power steering fluid and brake fluid the same?
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Originally posted by Jasongray5
Hi there guys, The power steering completely sh*t itself. Got a unit to replace it. But its going to be in need of some fluid.
We have Tractran10 (tractor transmission/hydraulic oil) also gear oil, and hydraulic fluid.
The car is a 92 ford falcon, they do sell little things of fluid but they are like 10bucks a litre.
Any thoughts people? Im thinking just bung some hydro fluid in it?
Cheers, Jason
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Originally posted by bartonp
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Originally posted by Ninehigh
Iirc isn't power steering fluid and brake fluid the same?
No!
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Originally posted by Ninehigh
Iirc isn't power steering fluid and brake fluid the same?
Many cars will use the same ATF fluid in both PAS as well as their gearboxes.
It also makes a brilliant engine flush..
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Originally posted by PSpirine
Many cars will use the same ATF fluid in both PAS as well as their gearboxes.
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Originally posted by bartonp
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Originally posted by Jasongray5
Hi there guys, The power steering completely sh*t itself. Got a unit to replace it. But its going to be in need of some fluid.
We have Tractran10 (tractor transmission/hydraulic oil) also gear oil, and hydraulic fluid.
The car is a 92 ford falcon, they do sell little things of fluid but they are like 10bucks a litre.
Any thoughts people? Im thinking just bung some hydro fluid in it?
Cheers, Jason
It's going to be an oil of some description! Guess the weight (viscosity) and the additives to play PS Russian Roulette. How much was the new rack? (and pump)?