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Oct 24, 2002 | 01:57 PM

myyellowc3

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Fluid type ???

I need to know for sure what is the best type of fluid to put in our C3 Power steering system. When I originaly drained mine, it looked to be Tranny fluid. I had a guy at the part store say that Power steering fluid would work better. Any thought or personal experiances? :confused:

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Oct 24, 2002 | 02:11 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (myyellowc3)

Jim Shea of this forum recommended to me to use the GM power steering fluid. He told me that it was specifically made for the Saginaw (sp?) pumps that came on the C3. Its still available because I bought a couple of quarts a couple of weeks ago. Hope this helps. :yesnod:

PS How did you drain your fluid?

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Oct 24, 2002 | 02:39 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (LABulldog)

LABulldog,

Thanks for the information. I drained my fluid when I removed my control valve to rebuild it. (Disconnected the hoses) The rebuild failed, and it leaks like a cheap trailer. I have a rebuilt control valve on order from Zip. :smash: :smash: :smash:

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Oct 24, 2002 | 02:50 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (myyellowc3)

dont worry thats just your car sweating from all the HP...... Yes use the fluid mentioned above :yesnod:

Oct 24, 2002 | 03:02 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (myyellowc3)

Yes, how do you drain it?

Oct 25, 2002 | 06:02 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (DaddyO)

I guess I forgot to mention that all of the fluid seems to come out when you take the hoses off. Drip, Drip, Drip. :smash: :crazy: :smash: :crazy: :lol:

Oct 25, 2002 | 06:22 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (myyellowc3)

Make sure you flush a quart or two through the pump and lines to get all the crud out. You don't want the grit to attack you new seals.

Oct 25, 2002 | 06:41 PM

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Re: Fluid type ??? (myyellowc3)

32 oz of GM power steering fluid is part number 1050017 and is available from any GM dealer. "An amber colored , light bodied mineral oil that contains a specially developed additive package to provide good performance in power steering systems. It also helps in reducing power steering noise. Especially formulated to provide anti-corrosive and non-foaming qualities with excellent lubrication for year round use." :cheers: