On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which said on the cap
"power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron VI" (which is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and aren't as forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S system, but it's probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles P/S systems.
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which said on the cap "power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron VI" (which is my Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power Steering Fluid anyway?
On 3/24/2022 12:18 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which said on the cap >>> "power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron VI" (which
is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on their way still low. >>>
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and aren't as
forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S system, but it's
probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles P/S systems.
My reading of it says the same thing.
On 3/24/2022 13:00, Frank wrote:
On 3/24/2022 12:18 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which
said on the cap
"power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron
VI" (which
is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on
their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power
Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and
aren't as
forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S
system, but it's
probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles
P/S systems.
My reading of it says the same thing.
I have an '89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera that really needs the
P/S line replaced. If I don't do that before it runs out
again (at least once per week), I will move on to using up
old ATF bottles. I have a unopened bottle of Dexron 2 here
(with a Hill's price sticker) with that car's name on it.
I would not think of doing the same in a late model vehicle.
On 3/24/2022 3:24 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 13:00, Frank wrote:
On 3/24/2022 12:18 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which
said on the cap
"power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron
VI" (which
is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on
their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power
Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and
aren't as
forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S
system, but it's
probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles
P/S systems.
My reading of it says the same thing.
I have an '89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera that really needs the
P/S line replaced. If I don't do that before it runs out
again (at least once per week), I will move on to using up
old ATF bottles. I have a unopened bottle of Dexron 2 here
(with a Hill's price sticker) with that car's name on it.
I would not think of doing the same in a late model vehicle.
I see your logic but a new hose is cheaper than a new PS pump.
On 3/25/2022 15:48, AMuzi wrote:
On 3/24/2022 3:24 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 13:00, Frank wrote:
On 3/24/2022 12:18 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which
said on the cap
"power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron
VI" (which
is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on
their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power
Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and
aren't as
forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S
system, but it's
probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles
P/S systems.
My reading of it says the same thing.
I have an '89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera that really needs the
P/S line replaced. If I don't do that before it runs out
again (at least once per week), I will move on to using up
old ATF bottles. I have a unopened bottle of Dexron 2 here
(with a Hill's price sticker) with that car's name on it.
I would not think of doing the same in a late model vehicle.
I see your logic but a new hose is cheaper than a new PS pump.
True, it needs to be done ASAP. The trouble is, with two jobs, when
time allows. I don't let it run low; if it starts to chatter, fill it up.
On 3/25/2022 15:48, AMuzi wrote:
On 3/24/2022 3:24 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 13:00, Frank wrote:
On 3/24/2022 12:18 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
On 3/24/2022 5:28, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
Recently a visitor was low on power steering fluid which
said on the cap
"power steering fluid" and all I had on hand was "Dexron
VI" (which
is my
Dexron IV replacement for my car) so I sent them on
their way still low.
What's the difference between Dexron ATF & Power
Steering Fluid anyway?
Older cars usually specify ATF in in the P/S reservoir.
Many newer cars specific much more specific fluids, and
aren't as
forgiving. I don't think they'll destroy their P/S
system, but it's
probably not good practice to use ATF in newer vehicles
P/S systems.
My reading of it says the same thing.
I have an '89 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera that really needs the
P/S line replaced. If I don't do that before it runs out
again (at least once per week), I will move on to using up
old ATF bottles. I have a unopened bottle of Dexron 2 here
(with a Hill's price sticker) with that car's name on it.
I would not think of doing the same in a late model vehicle.
I see your logic but a new hose is cheaper than a new PS pump.
True, it needs to be done ASAP. The trouble is, with two jobs, when
time allows. I don't let it run low; if it starts to chatter, fill it up.
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