Posted by sotxbill on December 24, 2015 at 12:20:42 from (104.5.24.112):
In Reply to: Auto question posted by Stephen Newell on December 23, 2015 at 17:44:04:
Yeah... using the wrong type of electricity will foul up the power steering pump. :roll:
Powersteering pumps have used atf since they invented power steering pumps.
atf is a hydaulic oil with additives for orings, anti foaming, and rust inhibitors. And yes, some new ones require synthetic due to higher pressures and that causes higher heat. But still just a synthetic atf. If you used atf, its NOT going to cause any harm other than to the ocd people. In which case their heads will explode.
Never use USED MOTOR oil as the soot and carbon particles will eat up the precision valves.
Reqular motor oil will not destroy the system but does not have the oring conditioners, antifoam and has a very harsh detergent additive that the powersteering system does not need.
1965 and newer Ford tractors use the same fluid for both power steering and transmission fluid. Even earlier sos tractors have did the same. Not a new though here. The red dye was to help you realize it was for hydraulics and not suitable for motor oil or brake fluid
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