what fluid is best in power steering?

[maypindot02]

guys what fluid is best in power steering? minsan kase naubusan ako ng power steering fluid, then sa gas station ako nakapag tanong kung meron silang fluid,ang available lang sa kanila is ung ATF [Automatic Transmission Fluid] sabi nung mechanic,pwede ko na daw ung gamitin. Guys ok lang ba yung ATF para sa Power steering? tia

[CivicVTi]

It depends sa car...what's the make and model? Toyota cars usually have ATF Type T-IV in their power steering system. For Hondas, the power steering fluid is different from their ATF fluid. Honda power steering systems are very picky about the fluid they use (using a different kind will damage the rubber parts/hoses and probably the pump itself). Consult your car manual regarding the correct type of fluid to use.

If you don't have the car manual around, kindly state what you vehicle is so that the members here can state what the exact type of fluid is needed.

[maypindot02]

Sir CivicVti 92-95 honda hatchback po auto.

[raine]

tanong lang po, kasi sabi mo naubusan ka ng psf masmaganda pagawa mo muna ito, then merong nabibili na 1 liter na original na honda psf 500pesos 1 liter. kasi sabi kasi sa manual use genuine honda power steering fluid, wala siyang sinabing specs para makabili ng ibang brand like sa revo mecron. meron naman nabibili sa casa, at oil din less than 800pesos 1 gallon mineral vtec lec ito ang gamit ko.

[CivicVTi]

Sir CivicVti 92-95 honda hatchback po auto.

As mentioned by raine, you should fix the leak of the power steering system first. Have a competent mechanic check the hoses and the pump to pinpoint the source of the leak. Then refill with Honda power steering fluid which can be purchased at any Honda dealer (spare parts division).

[aejhayl17]

balik lang po ako sa topic... what's the best? the best is the one that is recommended for your car. it is specified in your manual. but incase you dont have your manual booklet, you can ask your fellow hatch owners(assuming the same model as yours).

anyways, lam ko atf can also be used as psf(power steering fluid). im just not sure if it is applicable for all types of vehicle. just to be safe, recommended ps fluid na lang.

[paulgozon]

It depends from what point of view you are into.

Power steering system has rubber o-rings, rubber oil seal and teflon parts, same with the Automatic transmission. But automatic transmission has also friction clutches and operate a much higher temperature than Power steering. Therefore ATF (automatic transmission fluid) are more than enough to replace Power steering fluid and they cost less.

There is no harm in following what your manual says (only you wallet) , but remember these manual were written by the car manufacturer, so they have to put products of their own as their choice in its fluid requirement, but they also put beside the preferred fluid "or its equivalent". My tip is here the label and look at the specification of the fluid, if it is the same or above, then go for it. I will never and should never void the warranty. Car manufacturers are not hydraulic fluid manufacturers.

For me i use ATF and also do recommend using it in their Power steering. Power Steering Fluids specifically made are there to have a share of that market and profit for it. Because there are less brands competing in this area.