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Mobil 1 ATF in Power steering
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RickOTR
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I've always used Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF in my X's power steering and it has 120,000 miles. I don't think it helps any way, but I have had no problems with it either. Only time will tell.
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whats most important is that you change out the fluid every once in a while and make sure you have the correct level.
I have never used ATF in there, but I know it works. I personally use Valvoline synthetic power steering fluid, works fine. I swap fluid about twice a year.
If you suck the fluid out about 3-4 times in one week you will see it starts to run clean eventually.....
I have never used ATF in there, but I know it works. I personally use Valvoline synthetic power steering fluid, works fine. I swap fluid about twice a year.
If you suck the fluid out about 3-4 times in one week you will see it starts to run clean eventually.....
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how do you suck out the fluid?
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Well my power steering has nothing but Mobil 1 ATF in it now.
To drain the old fluid I took the return line off the PS cooler. A lot will drain out as soon as you take it off. Then I stuck a hose on the PS cooler, stuck the other end in a bucket and started the truck and let it run for about 5-10 seconds. Put the line back on, fill it up and go for a drive. My steering shuddered for a little while until it got all the air out.
To drain the old fluid I took the return line off the PS cooler. A lot will drain out as soon as you take it off. Then I stuck a hose on the PS cooler, stuck the other end in a bucket and started the truck and let it run for about 5-10 seconds. Put the line back on, fill it up and go for a drive. My steering shuddered for a little while until it got all the air out.
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Ford specifies Mercon ATF for 96 and later Explorer power steering units. The 91-95's specify Ford Type F ATF.
These ATF fluids are very similiar to the bottled power steering fluid; they're all hydraulic oils with slightly different additive packages. I've used them interchangably in the past, not knowing any better...
These ATF fluids are very similiar to the bottled power steering fluid; they're all hydraulic oils with slightly different additive packages. I've used them interchangably in the past, not knowing any better...
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"How do you suck it out" - get a 99 cent turkey baster !!! (believe it or not)
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