ATF= Power Steering Fluid?

[CrazyUglyCoyote]

Can you put ATF in your power steering pump?

 

[DSMcamaro]

I have used ATF for power stearing fluid and have not had any problems., but other people will probably tell you not to. It is differnt from power stearing fluid and could make your pump wear out faster. but like i said, i've used it and havent had any problems so far.

 

[Zexell]

I use what the manual says. And the manual says ATF.

 

[speedy13]

saame Isht,different smell.I know,Iknow,it's not exactly the same,you can't put ps fluid in the tranny,but vice versa you can,no problem.

 

[RamenPride]

I use what the manual says. And the manual says ATF.

same here

 

[giester2]

Use what the manual says but keep this in mind....

Transmission fluid is designed to allow some friction and to be in an environment below 350 psi.

The power steering system does not want any friction and operates in an environment of at least 1000-1200 psi (most max pressures are between 1250-1600).

With increased pressure you have increased heat which means the ATF will break down quicker and lose its lubricating properties. ATF will work fine in most power steering systems but it is recommended that you flush it out on a regular basis (at least once a year) for the system to continue to work well.

 

[BISHILVR]

Use what the manual says but keep this in mind....

Transmission fluid is designed to allow some friction and to be in an environment below 350 psi.

The power steering system does not want any friction and operates in an environment of at least 1000-1200 psi (most max pressures are between 1250-1600).

With increased pressure you have increased heat which means the ATF will break down quicker and lose its lubricating properties. ATF will work fine in most power steering systems but it is recommended that you flush it out on a regular basis (at least once a year) for the system to continue to work well.

The manual say's to use ATF.

 

[IHeartTurbo]

Like everyone else said, you can use ATF for power steering fluid.

 

[edmar91]

Is the Manuals always rigth or Just the manufactures Point of View?

 

[snowborder714]

I would say that the manual is always right, but not necessarily the best choice in some situations. I have yet to find something that the manual was wrong in, but some things where I chose a different option than what it said.

 

[turbosax2]

When you start modifying your car you have to make decisions about what you do. Obviously, the manual is not going to specify these kinds of changes (for instance, different weight oils, different transmission fluids etc. etc.). However, since you're not modifying your power steering system, I think it's a wise decision to follow the manual for what type of fluid to use.

 

[dontfeedphils]

Whats so hard about just using power steering fluid? Who cares if the manual doesn't say to use it, it's pretty much a common sense thing. ATF goes in automatic transmissions, and power steering fluid goes in your power steering system.

Not saying that ATF is bad to use, but is power steering fluid that hard to get your hands on?

 

[luvmygst]

Use it have no worry s. I have used it most of my cars for years. My mustang has it, my gst, my TSI AWD, and my truck. The mustag has been running it for 4 years with no probs.

 

[FL_TalonTsi]

Whats so hard about just using power steering fluid? Who cares if the manual doesn't say to use it, it's pretty much a common sense thing. ATF goes in automatic transmissions, and power steering fluid goes in your power steering system.

ha amen, whats the big deal about putting power steering fluid in your car, power steering fluid is meant for power steering. much easier to do that then doing a yearly power steering flush. nothing wrong with atf but power steering fluid has been my choice in all the cars ive owned and its worked perfectly fine.