weisel
1/2 ton status
I use atf. In fact I read in one of my manuals, Haneys or Chiltons, that it said that dextron III is fine in the power steering.
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ftn96
1/2 ton status
They are one in the same!
Blazer_Boy
1/2 ton status
Hmm, only the taste test can determine that! Haha, I always get a chuckle from people because I always wipe a little of a mystery leak on my finger and have a taste, makes diagnosis time almost nill /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif. I got enough taste for ATF when I tried to fill my 208 for the first time, YUCK!
SkulzNBonz
1/2 ton status
Yep, all I use. Less fluid to carry.
John
John
84_Chevy_K10
Banned
old thread!!
I use P/S fluid now. I used to use ATF but it's too thick and you get less power assist with it. I use P/S fluid now in my crossover/hydro and it works out great. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
I use P/S fluid now. I used to use ATF but it's too thick and you get less power assist with it. I use P/S fluid now in my crossover/hydro and it works out great. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
86chevybanshee
1/2 ton status
if its all the same, what happens if u put psf in the tranny /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
TrcksR4ME
1/2 ton status
yeah talk about old....I was gonna respond to this thread and saw I already did....two years ago! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
But to restate, I use PSF only, cost is not much more and I only need to put a little in now and then. But I think its funny that there are a lot of people saying they only use ATF, and that it doesn't matter, and yet they seem to be putting the most fliud in! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
But to restate, I use PSF only, cost is not much more and I only need to put a little in now and then. But I think its funny that there are a lot of people saying they only use ATF, and that it doesn't matter, and yet they seem to be putting the most fliud in! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
When we were putting the hydro steering system on my buggy Howe said to ONLY run their PSF or GM power steering fluid. Anything that had atf in it would not be warrantied.
Howe knows their stuff and I listened. I know that AGR won't touch a pump on warranty that has ATF in it.
I don't know why but they seem to know something that we don't.
Howe knows their stuff and I listened. I know that AGR won't touch a pump on warranty that has ATF in it.
I don't know why but they seem to know something that we don't.
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if its all the same, what happens if u put psf in the tranny /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
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Yep, I carry only PSF. It saves space. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
if its all the same, what happens if u put psf in the tranny /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
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Yep, I carry only PSF. It saves space. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
i fill mine with psf, but when its low i use atf, its what i have in my truck.
Since my owners manual says I can use power steering fluid OR Dextron II ATF,I use the ATF 99% of the time--the only time I use power steering fluid is when I find a can in a newly purchased vehicle,or its on sale for 98 cents a quart,or if its a vehicle like a honda that requires special power steering fluid--if you put anything else in a honda P/S pump,the seals literally dissolve--and even a junkyard pump aint cheap for a honda!.I've never had any issues with Dextron II in my GM trucks,no leaks or noticable difference in steering effort.I have found transmission stop leak works well in power steering boxes and pumps also,we used to reccomend it over power steering sealer at the parts store. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
