Posts Tagged: power steering fluid
Power steering fluid: Which one is right for your vehicle?
Find the right power steering fluid for your vehicle Decades ago, car makers used automatic transmission fluid as the power steering fluid. Back then there were only a few types of power steering fluid, GM’s Dexron, Chrysler’s ATF+4 and Ford’s Mercon and Type F. These days, many carmakers have switched to different fluids and using those older fluids can damage the pump. Here’s a listing of the recommended fluids by brand and model. Carmakers specify a power steering fluid based on lubricity, viscosity and heat resistance In other words, there’s … Read More
What’s the right power steering fluid
Cardone, the largest power steering pump rebuilder has issued a service bulletin warning about the damage that can be caused by using the wrong power steering fluid. It’s important to note that not all power steering fluids are alike. In fact, despite what you see on bottoles of power steering fluid at the auto parts store, there is no such thing as a “universal” power steering fluid. Some car makers recommend a specific transmission fluid, while others require a power steering fluid that meets a certain specification. Using the wrong … Read More