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 Post subject: Power steering fluid
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Is it the same as brake fluid? Or do I need to buy it specifically?
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dont use brake fluid

you need to get some proper stuff halfords sell it as
Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid


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Second that. It might look the same and do a similar job but they do not mix and even if you were to drain and flush the system with the other stuff the seals are made of a different material. PS fluid rots brake cylinder seals and brake fluid rots PS seals.
Ask me how I know. :oops:

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Ok thanks, I'll buy some of the proper stuff, thought I could save a few quid by using brake fluid :wink:


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I expect brake fluid to be dearer than PAS/ATX fluid. :wink:

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Sorry, I meant I already have brake fluid here in the cellar.

Well, just bought the right stuff, it's Power Steering [b]and[/b] Automatic Transmission fluid, I thought these fluids were dual purpose somewhere along the line :wink: .


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If you're storing stuff like brake fluid, remember it degrades over time, picks up moisture, making it next to dangerous to use once opened.

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Hydroscopic is the term Scruff. :thumbright:

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Oh, ok thanks. :thumbright:


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