Power steering fluid .. what type ?

[JamesSam]

Not moving to South Central VA? Would have been nice to get up.

Not side tracking, sorry, watching for responses. I have not had the need to replace steering fluid yet for my truck.

 

[CountKrunk]

Not side tracking, sorry, watching for responses. I have not had the need to replace steering fluid yet for my truck.

I just topped it off. Need to check it again as the trans line leak would have provided cover. No new spots in the driveway though!

I also wishfully topped off the wiper fluid then saw the lines Were swollen and cut lol.

 

[bucket]

Not moving to South Central VA? Would have been nice to get up.

Nope, the timing was off by about 6 months, lol. I didn't have the desire, or ability to move right after buying a house. When we were house shopping, I did casually look for houses in the Nottoway County and Lunenburg County areas, but at the time I wasn't sure if there would be enough work for me so we didn't pursue it. We could have got a lot more acres for the money down there too. Oh well.

 

[CheemsK1500]

I’ve been dumping cheap generic Oriely ATF fluid in Saginaw pumps for years, I even dumped Mopar ATF-4 in one once, because I had some left over from another job. The old Saginaw systems do not seem to care what you dump in them. I’m not even sure why generic dedicated power steering fluid even exists. It’s existence reminds of the joke about a left-handed screwdriver.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Well I like the ATF myself . I use these for the late model fords and this for the later GM.S I know there's a lot of people on this site that's why I like the input.. ups or downs great info on a lot of topics , tech info
Thanks happy easter

nice.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I’ve been dumping cheap generic Oriely ATF fluid in Saginaw pumps for years, I even dumped Mopar ATF-4 in one once, because I had some left over from another job. The old Saginaw systems do not seem to care what you dump in them. I’m not even sure why generic dedicated power steering fluid even exists. It’s existence reminds of the joke about a left-handed screwdriver.

Dex VI should not ever touch the inside of your power steering system unless you drive a small amount of crossovers gm made in like 2011-2015 where they specifically designed a new steering gear to replace the originals and used dex vi instead of ps fluid in those. PS operates under higher pressures than transmissions, and the ingredients in the synthetic dex vi dont like seals in ps systems so much. a big part of it has to do with air in the fluid, and thus heat, thus cavitation, and thus worn intenrals and burnt fluid, and thus less lubrication, and thus shortened service life

 

[Grit dog]

Well I like the ATF myself . I use these for the late model fords and this for the later GM.S I know there's a lot of people on this site that's why I like the input.. ups or downs great info on a lot of topics , tech info
Thanks happy easter

Either will be fine. Running GM atf in a GM PS system or Mercon in Ford is just a placebo though.

 

[JBswth]

Would like input on what type power steering fluid everyone is using new system no leaks . Say 1985 to 1989 GM of course... also does anybody use the new stuff that's clear for the later models . Thanks

My squarebody has manual steering, but I have always used ATF in my vehicles that have power steering and never had a problem.

J.B.

 

[JBswth]

Why use ATF? @Ricko1966 or @bucket ?

That's what they always specified for power steering systems - ATF.

J.B.

 

[JBswth]

Yep. It's what GM called for, so that's what I used. I won't claim It's better than PS fluid, but it's one less fluid to keep in stock.

Red power steering fluid is just low-grade ATF in smaller containers, and, of course, a higher price.

J.B.

 

[JBswth]

Dex VI should not ever touch the inside of your power steering system unless you drive a small amount of crossovers gm made in like 2011-2015 where they specifically designed a new steering gear to replace the originals and used dex vi instead of ps fluid in those. PS operates under higher pressures than transmissions, and the ingredients in the synthetic dex vi dont like seals in ps systems so much. a big part of it has to do with air in the fluid, and thus heat, thus cavitation, and thus worn intenrals and burnt fluid, and thus less lubrication, and thus shortened service life

Never knew that they now have a synthetic Dexron. Good to know.

J.B.

 

[JeffK10America]

thatll work. you live in the south now right?

Yes I do live in the south ,

My squarebody has manual steering, but I have always used ATF in my vehicles that have power steering and never had a problem.

J.B.

yes I agree me as well , I don't see a problem running any ATF in power steering. No matter the brand . Especially one product that says trans fluid and power steering fluid , I was just a little more concerned with a new system And not my vehicle.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Never knew that they now have a synthetic Dexron. Good to know.

J.B.

since 2005!

 

[AuroraGirl]

That's what they always specified for power steering systems - ATF.

J.B.

square bodies have called for GM power steering fluid since about 1992.(I realize they were out of production then, but it was retroactive via a TSB. the primary reason was due to fluid leaks.)

 

[SquareRoot]

I use ATF in all my GM's for power steering fluid.

Including Hydroboost?