Auto Transmission Fluid v power steering fluid

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Auto Transmission Fluid v power steering fluid

Post by Jillygumbo » Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:23 am

Following a trip to Plymouth on Wednesday, the engine is still running hotter than it should. Allan got me ti check the atf under the driver seat and it was low. I went into a motor factors today and asked for Atf2 or 3 and was sold some power steering fluid. I queried this and the.man pointed to the back where it said Dexron III and II. I'm waiting for Allan to ring me back (no signal here) before putting it in. Can anyone advise me please
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Re: Auto Transmission Fluid v power steering fluid

Post by francophile1947 » Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:32 am

They are the same thing - Dexron 3 ATF or power steering fluid 8)
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Re: Auto Transmission Fluid v power steering fluid

Post by Jillygumbo » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:19 pm

francophile1947 wrote:They are the same thing - Dexron 3 ATF or power steering fluid 8)
Thanks John.settled my mind
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Re: Auto Transmission Fluid v power steering fluid

Post by mikeWalsall » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:21 pm

Did you check the fluid while the engine was hot .. hand brake on .. in park .. and with the engine running ..??
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