John Galt

I am going through all of the fluids in my 2002 C5 Coupe with manual transmission. What is a good replacement for the power steering fluid? Some people say synthetic ATF, others say only GM PS fluid. What is the correct replacement?

John Galt

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90Z51

I'd just go to the dealer and buy some GM PS fluid. It's not very expensive, and then you don't have to worry about what's ok and what's not ok.

thetaxman

what I use

Vette Ed

I use Red LIne

John Galt

Does anyone have the part number of the correct GM fluid?

thetaxman

I will use that beginning in april when I start getting it for free
Everything I use will be Redline in April.

VETTE-DUDE

Hi, this is what I have in my notes for my FRC...Valvoline Synpower-Power Steering Fluid meets the GM specs listed in my manual. GM part number on the bottle (GM 1050017). Gee

DeeGee

All the fluids are in the Owners manual Page 7-19

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).

John Galt

Thanks! I will go with the Valvoline Synpower.

jovette

Yep, that's what I use also.

DA KAR

I kept it simple and used all GM fluids.

John Galt

Redline also has a product that is equivalent to the GM part for our C5 power steering fluid: http://www.redlineoil.com/pdf/8.pdf

90Z51

What is its cost compared to GM's fluid?

RaleighSS

ok ... you guys got me nervous... I have ATF in mine been changing it with every oil change the past year... no issues yet...

thetaxman

rustyguns

i think atf is actually better especially to fix leaks

which atf do you use?