What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference?
09-21-2003, 12:15 AM
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What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference?
I want to use the turkey baster meathod of removing old power steering fluid & adding new fluid. Anyone have some opinions on what/if anything is better to use?
09-21-2003, 01:08 AM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
as long as its synthetic, it doesnt really matter
I think i have valvoline in mine
I think i have valvoline in mine
09-21-2003, 02:17 AM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
I did the same thing switched to synthetic...and viola! Major power steering leaks within days. :mad
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09-21-2003, 04:57 AM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (Southern Comfort)
I used the baster method on my 88 and ex 85 and put in full synthetic RedLIne. Helped quiet them down after using the steering a lot. No leaks before or after. Just remember not to put the baster back in the kitchen. It makes the turkey taste strange but it went down easier :)
Valvaline does not make a full synthetic PS fluid. It is a blend with about 20% synthetic in it. Red Line is 100% synthetic- sold at Pep Boys I believe.
I think I heard that Red Line should not be used in 94 and up. Anyone confirm this? I think I will use the "GM Cold Climate" in the 95 even though it is a blend also.
Valvaline does not make a full synthetic PS fluid. It is a blend with about 20% synthetic in it. Red Line is 100% synthetic- sold at Pep Boys I believe.
I think I heard that Red Line should not be used in 94 and up. Anyone confirm this? I think I will use the "GM Cold Climate" in the 95 even though it is a blend also.
09-21-2003, 06:49 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
Ok, I went w/the Valvoline Synthetic blend. I sucked out the old power steering fluid w/a turkey baster & refilled w/new fluid. Does the fact that I didn't change ALL of the fluid make a difference? Should I drive it awhile & suck out again & add more Valvoline? Why is the Valvoline fluid clear? Just curious why they didn't go w/the standard power steering color.
09-22-2003, 12:31 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (vader86)
as long as its synthetic, it doesnt really matter
I think i have valvoline in mine
I think i have valvoline in mine
09-22-2003, 12:35 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
Yes, did mine 3 times, and the methoud told to me was (1) after putting in new fluid, jackup front end, and turn wheels full Lf-Rt 20+ times, then drive it for a day, (2) replace fluid and do the same... after the 3rd time, my 'morning sickness ' was gone and felt good...
09-22-2003, 12:37 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
Why is the Valvoline fluid clear? Just curious why they didn't go w/the standard power steering color.
09-22-2003, 12:43 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (dbwade36)
Does the fact that I didn't change ALL of the fluid make a difference? Should I drive it awhile & suck out again & add more Valvoline? .
YES took me two weeks
PS since you got a baster do the brake fluid.
:D :D
09-22-2003, 12:49 PM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (OleDog)
If you do the brakes.....bleed - bleed - bleed til the new fluid runs clear or it dosent make a difference because there is no circulation in the brakes as there is in the PS system.
09-23-2003, 07:42 AM
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Re: What is the BEST power steering fluid to use in 86 Vette? Any difference? (Southern Comfort)
Why is the Valvoline fluid clear? Just curious why they didn't go w/the standard power steering color.
so when it leaks it dosent look like tranny fluid. :lol:
so when it leaks it dosent look like tranny fluid. :lol:
