using power steering fluid in a th350
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using power steering fluid in a th350 was told power steering fluid is the same as atf by a mechanic is this right? my box was rebuilt but will not work properly as it will only go into gear now and again most of the time not, but when it does its not for long, could it be down to using the wrong type of fluid?
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[QUOTE=toughy v8;15322928]was told power steering fluid is the same as atf by a mechanic is this right? my box was rebuilt but will not work properly as it will only go into gear now and again most of the time not, but when it does its not for long, could it be down to using the wrong type of fluid?[/QUOTE
The power steering circuit is a hydraulic system in which atf can be used. The trans has clutches and a band where a lot of heat is generated and only certain types of ATF is recommended, not power steering fluid.
The power steering circuit is a hydraulic system in which atf can be used. The trans has clutches and a band where a lot of heat is generated and only certain types of ATF is recommended, not power steering fluid.
While yes some cars us trans fluid in the power steering, Power streering fluid is not recomended for the trans as it lacks the lubrication properties of trans fluid and does not have the correct frictin modifiers.
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