1982 Corvette-Power Steering Fluid
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Racer
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From: New Rochelle New York
1982 Corvette-Power Steering Fluid
Hello,
I have a 1982 Corvette and will be doing a complete flush of the power steering system. Two questions
1) What type of power steering fluid should I use
2) How many quarts does the system take
Thanks you
I have a 1982 Corvette and will be doing a complete flush of the power steering system. Two questions
1) What type of power steering fluid should I use
2) How many quarts does the system take
Thanks you
Le Mans Master
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
The cheapest stuff you can find on the bottom shelf at Walmart. It really doesn't matter, most will end up on the ground anyway. Thats just the way it is.
Capacity? Maybe 2 Qts. IDK
Most C3 owners buy it in 55 gal drums. Per yr.
Capacity? Maybe 2 Qts. IDK
Most C3 owners buy it in 55 gal drums. Per yr.
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Safety Car
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From: Lebanon Pa
My 82 has never leaked power steering fluid, but last year I replaced all of power steering hoses... The old ones were starting to crack and looked like they did there time... Trying to fill and check the fluid was a pain...
Le Mans Master
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From: columbia city in
have seen on this forum that it does not matter and that its important to use good fluid.For me my power steering was not working as well as I thought it should .the repair that I had read was ,flush out old fluid. replace with lucas power steering fluid.at the same time I replaced fluid lines.I cant say for sure what worked , but that's what worked for me.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: New Rochelle New York
have seen on this forum that it does not matter and that its important to use good fluid.For me my power steering was not working as well as I thought it should .the repair that I had read was ,flush out old fluid. replace with lucas power steering fluid.at the same time I replaced fluid lines.I cant say for sure what worked , but that's what worked for me.
Thank you for your reply. How many quarts did you use to refill the system?
Le Mans Master
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From: columbia city in
after adding the fluid to the fill line turn the steering wheel full left then full right .it gets the air out.then go for a drive .then check fluid level again.
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I had that issue till I installed a NEW Lone Star control valve. No leaks for 5 years now.All the cores are just worn out.