Synthetic Power Steering Fluid?
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Synthetic Power Steering Fluid?
The owners manual calls for synthetic power steering fluid and lists a GM part number. Is using the GM stuff necessary or can I use Texaco power steering fluid that meets GM spec 9985010?
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Drifting
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I checked the FSM and it says any fluid meeting GM spec 9985835. I couldn't find on the valvoline website if that meets it or not. I will have to make a trip to the parts store and check to see what the bottle says. I searched the archives and someone asked Gordon K and he said the system was designed for synthetic.
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Drifting
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I checked the Red Line website and it says "GM Part Number 1050017 or 1052884(Spec Number 9985010)" which isn't the spec in the Corvette FSM. I also asked the head tech at the local chevy dealer that does a lot of corvette work and he said any ps fluid is good, they don't need anything special. It appears that I may be like a dog chasing my tail here.......
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I used Valviline Maxlife 75,000 + in mine. It's supposed to have additives to treat seals in older cars. Personally I don't think it matters if you buy a good brand.
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I found when autocrossing here in Florida on hot days and short cool down times that the factory fluid and the Valvoline Synthetic would overheat and foam. I have had the best results with Redline. A friend's experience with an SCCA A/Sedan car was the same.
For street driving, the Valvoline would be my choice.
For street driving, the Valvoline would be my choice.
