CAN I USE ATF IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP?

[cumminsturbo95]

I would like to change the power steering pump fluid(STEERING FEEL'S HEAVY WHEN COLD) & I have a gallon of AMSOIL ATF+4. I know most GM use ATF but my manual say's to only use the mopar fluid. I put this stuff in my trans and it shifts much better when cold and by the way the old fluid & filter looked new.



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[This message has been edited by cumminsturbo95 (edited 01-28-2001). ]

 

[illflem]

Some folks use Amsoil ATF in their PS,but it's not rated for it nor recommended by Dodge. Use Valvoline sny PS fluid,works better than Mopar PS fluid in cold weather.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I wouldn't use ATF in the power steering system. It would probably work fine, but it could cause the seals to start leaking. Nothing worse than leaks.

 

[Archive]

Hery Hickster,

I would not do it because transmission fluid has been known to play havic on seals. It can and will make you pay for a pump in the future.

Scary

 

[Archive]

Hery Hickster,

I would not do it because transmission fluid has been known to play havic on seals. It can and will make you pay for a pump in the future.

Scary