WTF, ATF in the power steering?

I've used ATF in place of power steering fluid before without issue. Dunno what the long term affects are though.

Ary

 

your not the 1st to do that

no worries, I have used PS fluid for many years without issue

 

I thought ATF was the recommended fluid to use.

 

Oh yes... I misread your original thread.

BTW, you have to die in order to be a candidate for the Darwin Award... you're still alive ain't you?

 

PS fluid and ATF are almost identicle, I believe the ATF has more detergents in it. Several manufacturers list ATF as the recommended fluid for the PS system. Don't use it in a Honda, though.

-Spike

 

Mine is running ATF in the PS system.

 

My PS resevoir currently has a mix of PS and ATF. No issues. Don't sweat it.

 

easy to purge if you are concerned, and probably a good thing for the system too in any case if you haven't done it recently

 

I use PS, it's fine.

Yay beer,
Nick

 

My standard brew is ATF with a shot of fabric softener.

 

every car in Darwinhas ATF fluid in the power steering mate