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Type of power steering fluid? 700

posted by  sgtsalamander on  Sun Oct 10 12:58 CST 2004
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Hi,

Quick question,

I have low power steering fluid, and need to add some. I went to the store, bought Valvoline SynPower synthetic blend Power Steering Fluid with conditioner and stop leak. I have since noticed that everyone here seems to use ATF as power steering fluid. I have "sampled" my current fluid and it seems to be the pink ATF stuff. Should I add the bottle of fluid I bought (I'm sorta hesitant to do this) or stick with the ATF? I'm just concerned about mixing anything or adding something that doesn't really belong despite it's label. Oh, and the Valvoline is almost clear, with NO pinkish hue, so it's definitely not the same sort of fluid as the ATF.

Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving for all you Canadian brick owners out there.

sgtsalamander
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    Type of power steering fluid? 700

    posted by  someone claiming to be KYVOLVO on  Sun Oct 10 14:00 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    VOLVO use ATF F type for PS system .. use a transmission fluid stop leak ..








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    Type of power steering fluid? 700

    posted by  Aye Roll on  Sun Oct 10 13:55 CST 2004
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    Even though it's probably compatible, the cheap solution for most people is Type F ATF. I'm not really clear about whats different between this and the Dexron/Mercon stuff recommended for the usual auto trans use, but supposedly they are not compatible. The oil experts can probably speak to this better than I can.
    I always have used Type F in all my cars, never had any significant usage or leaks, and not caused any damage to racks, pumps, etc.

    Every Volvo system I have taken apart, and it's not really a lot but a small sample, has had a red fluid in it, which I've always assumed to be ATF. The commercially sold power steering fluid always looks kinda like brake fluid- gold/iridescent/slightly blue. Dunno what is different about it.
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