Power steering fluid
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Power steering fluid Hello, new member here. I recently purchased a 300zx and am going to swap in a 5.3. I want to use the chevy accessories including power steering pump. The 300zx steering rack uses ATF fluid, and from what I've been reading the Chevrolets use power steering fluid. Will it be OK to use ATF fluid in a chevy steering pump?
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I used both in my setup without issues. Eventually, I drained and went to power steering fluid when I installed the hydroboost unit for power brakes.
I have a Mustang II rack.
My opinion, too, is they aren't very different. Still, I figured 2 of 3 major components are Chevy, so I'd use the correct fluid there.
Doug
I have a Mustang II rack.
My opinion, too, is they aren't very different. Still, I figured 2 of 3 major components are Chevy, so I'd use the correct fluid there.
Doug
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Yeah I want to use power steering fluid since I will be using the chevy pump, but I've read that the 300zx steering rack leaks when using anything other than ATF fluids. So I will use ATF fluid. Thanks for the replies.
