Replacement Power steering fluid?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Replacement Power steering fluid?
Anyone know of a as good or better product to replace the stock GM Powersteering fluid with in our Vette's? I can't find my stock of GM PSF after my move and I gotta fill up tomorrow morning.....any help is appreciated.
Aloha, Dave
Aloha, Dave
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From: King George VA
Dave,
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Originally Posted by Subdriver
Dave,
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
Aloha, Dave
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Originally Posted by Subdriver
Dave,
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
As I have to remove my power steering reservoir and steering rack everytime my motor is out, which it is right now for pre-Runoffs rebuild and blueprint, I have had to replace my power steering fluid several times.
I have been using Havoline power steering fluid for about a year now with no problems. I bought it because it was easy to find at most auto parts stores.
Havoline meets GM spec 9985010, but I'm not sure if this is the correct spec for the C5/Z06 and I don't have my service manual or owners manual to check it. Sorry.
Power Steering Fluid 1050017 or Equivalent
Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid 12345866 or Equivalent
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From: King George VA
Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Here is what is in the service manual:
Power Steering Fluid 1050017 or Equivalent
Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid 12345866 or Equivalent
Power Steering Fluid 1050017 or Equivalent
Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid 12345866 or Equivalent
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Originally Posted by Subdriver
Those are GM part numbers aren't they? The spec is a different number. Tough to know what "equivalent" means unless they tell you.
I know what you mean. The part numers came out of the service manual.
Also here is some more non information:
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/PartsAcc...eProducts.html
and Castrol:
http://www.castrolauto.com/products/...uct_category=3
and Redline says they meet the spec:
http://www.redlineoil.com/pdf/8.pdf
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Both the Castrol and the Redline meet the same spec I mentioned above, which I bet is a standard GM spec for power steering fluid. I also note that the Redline technical data sheet refers to GM part number 1050017 then says that is GM Spec 9985010.
Assuming they are correct, that would mean all of the above mentioned fluids are okay.
Dave,
You're welcome. Hope your are enjoying the weather out in Hawaii. I spent four years there in the late 90s and hope to make it back.
Assuming they are correct, that would mean all of the above mentioned fluids are okay.
Dave,
You're welcome. Hope your are enjoying the weather out in Hawaii. I spent four years there in the late 90s and hope to make it back.
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