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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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any substitutes for PS fluid on 1992 model
ATF ok?
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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I know guys here use AFT.
A quart of GM power steering fluid runs about $6.00 each at my local GM counter. Wonder if you have to flush out all excisting power steering fluid before you add AFT or not.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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I wouldn't use ATF as a replacement for PS fluid. It could cause leaks and/or seal damage. Most parts stores carry specific PS fluid in small bottles.

The GM stuff is P/N 12345866
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I hear the Lucas Power steering fluid stops pump moan, morning sickness and minor leaks. I'm gonna' add some to my rack this weekend.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Valvoline makes a excellent power steering fluid .
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pwrful c4
Valvoline makes a excellent power steering fluid .

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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pwrful c4
Valvoline makes a excellent power steering fluid .
I used their Syntec fluid for a while. No problems. Now I use Royal Purple full synthetic. The way I drain mine is to loosen both lines at the rack and let it drain. Then I work it back and forth (engine off of course!) to squeeze the rest out. Full fill is one qt. This gets nearly all of it out. I had just a smidgen left in a qt. bottle after refilling.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Valvoline Syntec Semi synthetic works great in my '88
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When i first got my vette I chased all over to find the OEM synthetic...finally found a dealer who had it...$8.50 a bottle!...got home and read the label..."part synthetic" same as the Valvoline...took the damn OEM back and got the Valvoline at Autozone for like $2.50 a bottle...live and learn...
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Mobil 1 ATF here.
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Old Jun 26, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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Mobil 1 also... No problems...
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