Re: Power Steering Fluid
[Re: JFChallenger440]
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07/19/15 11:37 AM
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What power steering fluid should I be putting in my 69 Coronet ? I have ATF Type F for my 70 Mustang, would that be ok ? Also should the cap be vented ? It does say vented on it but I can't see any holes on it, I have fluid coming out of the top on full lock, thanks Disadvantage of type F, if you have a leak it eats rubber, tie rod boots, ball joints, etc. Probably still has air in the system pushing fluid out can be a bitc_ to bleed sometimes.
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
[Re: m88mark]
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07/19/15 04:42 PM
07/19/15 04:42 PM
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Disadvantage of type F, if you have a leak it eats rubber, Isn't there rubber within the system?
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
[Re: John_Kunkel]
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07/19/15 05:34 PM
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Disadvantage of type F, if you have a leak it eats rubber, Isn't there rubber within the system? Well he** John every time I think I've got something figured out somebody uses reason. But every time I've had ps leaks for extended time my rubbers swell & turn soft. I know fix my leaks but
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
[Re: m88mark]
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07/19/15 06:11 PM
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Back in the day I ran ATF but now I just run power steering fluid.
'64 Sport Fury, 528 Hemi, FiTech EFI, 4-speed, 4.10 Dana 60 '57 Belvedere 2dr sedan, current project in process '19 Cherokee Trail Hawk Elite '03 Ram 2500 CTD HO, 6-speed 214,000 miles and still going strong
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
[Re: JFChallenger440]
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07/19/15 07:27 PM
07/19/15 07:27 PM
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I believe the spec is for PS fluid, not any ATF. Some have run ATF, but the only time ATF ever got into my system (thanks wifey) I soon had a major leak at the pitman shaft seal. That one is a PITA to replace without the special factory tools in the car.
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Re: Power Steering Fluid
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07/20/15 04:14 PM
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I believe the spec is for PS fluid, not any ATF. Some have run ATF, but the only time ATF ever got into my system (thanks wifey) I soon had a major leak at the pitman shaft seal. The leak occurred because of the change in fluid, not what fluid was changed to. Common with aged seals. Some of the rubber in later P/S systems is the exact same (even the same part number) that was in units back when ATF was the P/S fluid of choice.
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