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It really depends on the vehicle you put it in. ATF can sometimes "foam up" and cause air to get in the system.
(PTB) To clarify: you may use ATF in some Power Steering, but do not even think about using power steering fluid in your transmission.
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Is transmission fluid the same as power steering fluid?
no it is not
Is power steering fluid the same as transmission fluid?
no it is not
Is power steering fluid and transmission fluid the same?
No, but some vehicles use atf as a power steering fluid.
Will power steering fluid damage a transmission?
Camry 1997-2001 uses the same fluid for transmission as well as power steering.
What happens if you mix transmission fluid and power steering fluid?
Alot of transmission fluids are the same as power steering fluid so I wouldnt worry
Is power steering fluid the same as automatic transmission fluid?
No, although some vehicles do use auto trans fluid as power steering fluid.
What is the difference between red and clear power steering fluid?
Red is the "normal" power steering fluid. If you can't get "power steering fluid," Dexron automatic transmission fluid is the same stuff. Clear is Honda power steering fluid.
Are power steering and transmission fluid the same?
on a ford ranger ATF is used in the transmission and in the power steering pump even if it is a manule
What fluid is used to top up the power steering system?
For Camry 1999-2001 (4 cylinder) the same transmission fluid is used to for both transmission and power steering. Some vehicles use power steering fluid Some trans fluid.
Are brake fluids and power steering fluids the same?
NO !! POWER STEERING FLUID IS SIMILAR TO TRANSMISSION FLUID... BRAKE FUILD IS LIKE NOTHING ELSE
Does the power steering on a Ford Mercury use the same fluid as transmission?
yes
What type of power steering fluid 1994 Nissan sentra 1.6?
Based on the user manual and the repair manual...your transmission and power steering fluid are the same - Dexron II (Dexron III is supposed to work as it covers those that recommend II and III) This is automatic transmission fluid NOT power steering fluid.
