Power Steering Fluid
05-25-06, 11:58 AM
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Power Steering Fluid
My car recently started to leak power steering fluid, atleast it smelled like it and it was thinner than engine oil, and tranny oil... im sure it wasnt coolant. I even poped the top off to see how much i had left... and it was nearly empty. I had a couple of questions that came to mind which i obiviously dunno the answers to... so if you guys can help me out that would be nice.
1. What happens if i would of eventually run out of steering fluid while im driving?
2. What type of fluid should i refill it with? (brand, specs, and how much of it?)
2a. When i do refill it, do i fill it completely? half? or 3/4's ?
3. What would be the easiest way to determine where the leak is coming from?
These may be noOb questions... Im just trying to take care of my fc, Thanks in advance! have a good day!
1. What happens if i would of eventually run out of steering fluid while im driving?
2. What type of fluid should i refill it with? (brand, specs, and how much of it?)
2a. When i do refill it, do i fill it completely? half? or 3/4's ?
3. What would be the easiest way to determine where the leak is coming from?
These may be noOb questions... Im just trying to take care of my fc, Thanks in advance! have a good day!
05-25-06, 12:06 PM
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1. system eventually overheats and seals in pump are ruined
2. I dont know? I never gave it any thought but I dont think it is different than regular PS fluid like the Hondas have a special type.
2a. do not overfill. anywhere between the lines
3. power wash then watch.
2. I dont know? I never gave it any thought but I dont think it is different than regular PS fluid like the Hondas have a special type.
2a. do not overfill. anywhere between the lines
3. power wash then watch.
05-25-06, 12:17 PM
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1. Most likely, its the front seal or one of the lines leaking. If you run it low, it will burn up the pump. If you dont have time to fix it right now, and you are worried about it, just take the belt off for the time being.
2. It uses transmission fluid actually. Mercon III
3. It really depends on how bad it is leaking. If it is really bad, you can probably just look down in there and see where it is coming from. Or, like tinvestor said, you could clean the area real well and then look for the leak. That would probably be the easyest way.
2. It uses transmission fluid actually. Mercon III
3. It really depends on how bad it is leaking. If it is really bad, you can probably just look down in there and see where it is coming from. Or, like tinvestor said, you could clean the area real well and then look for the leak. That would probably be the easyest way.
05-25-06, 02:28 PM
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just don't put PS fluid the the BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER!!! LOL i did that once... i was tried... don't ask, anyway it was a nice excuse to upgrade to steel braided brake lines
05-25-06, 02:41 PM
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3. What would be the easiest way to determine where the leak is coming from?
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The system pressure is much higher (you can hear the pump strain) when you turn the wheel to full lock in either direction, and can cause the fluid to spurt out of any leak. So, it's possible to find the leak by having a helper turn the wheels all the way while you look.
Cautions: Re-fill the fluid first, and don't hold it at full lock for more than a FEW SECONDS; otherwise you can destroy your pump!
3. What would be the easiest way to determine where the leak is coming from?
[/QUOTE]
The system pressure is much higher (you can hear the pump strain) when you turn the wheel to full lock in either direction, and can cause the fluid to spurt out of any leak. So, it's possible to find the leak by having a helper turn the wheels all the way while you look.
Cautions: Re-fill the fluid first, and don't hold it at full lock for more than a FEW SECONDS; otherwise you can destroy your pump!
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05-25-06, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lchaidez
why does it use transmission fluid, and are you playing jokes on me? 
05-25-06, 09:59 PM
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Alright, here's the deal. You can use type F, dexron II or III, any of those will work. All of those are automatic transmission fluids. That is just what we use as power steering fluid. Everycar is different. As far as i know, there is not a type f fluid for manual transmissions, but like i said different cars use differnt fluids.
FSM stands for Factory service Manuel. You can down load if for free. Do a little searching and you should be able to find them.
FSM stands for Factory service Manuel. You can down load if for free. Do a little searching and you should be able to find them.
05-25-06, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoken'
....FSM stands for Factory service Manuel. You can down load if for free. Do a little searching and you should be able to find them.
ooo all right thanks! Your input on this was written well... I will look for that manuel you mentioned. I didnt think it was a manuel, or i can even download. Thanks u so much... now i see that FC's have to be taken care of in such a manner. I would of dun ruined my car if i did not join this. Thanks again, have a good day! =)
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Thanks everyone who responded to this thread. Bye!
05-25-06, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1987_Gxl
just don't put PS fluid the the BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER!!! LOL i did that once... i was tried... don't ask, anyway it was a nice excuse to upgrade to steel braided brake lines
I didnt kill him but I should have
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