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Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:05 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
I'm about to change a rusted leaking pipe to the power steering rack from the resevoir. What type/make of fluid does it use? it use?

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:15 pm
by francophile1947
Automatic Transmission Fluid :D - I just used some Dexron 3 equivalent I had left over from my gearbox oil change.

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:09 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
I have some halfords GM-6417M Auto Transmission and Power Steering Fluid D111 will that do ?

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:18 pm
by missfixit70
That's D3 isn't it ie DIII?

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:27 pm
by Doone
I think D111 is same spec as Dexron 3.

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:28 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
Not sure. Just says not suitable for Fords!

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:30 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
Ok thanks for your help guys - its going in.
Cheers
Geoff

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:47 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
Power steering working, but I've disturbed something as the Orange pre-heater light is flashing on Dash, Any ideas where to look?
Geoff

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:11 am
by Doone

Re: Power Steering Fluid

Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:32 pm
by Geoff Drucquer
Thanks for your help. Orange light self rectified this morning.