Power Steering Fluid

[craig132]

hey, im low on power steering fluid, and i went and brought some castrol power steering fluid. is it alright if it mixes with the fluid thats in there already or do i have to flush it? cheers

[lachlanw]

the bottle will say dont mix it . most people will say biff the shit in . who you gonna believe

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

A slight top up should not hurt.

But I remember there is a "DOT Number" you have to look out for.

ie. DOT3, DOT4, DOT5, DOT5.1

This guy, who made the webpage explaining the DOT types is Not an expert but gives you an idea from his past experiences with car enthusiast.

- http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/brake-fluidtypes.html

But not to get paranoid, just double check with you mechanic and again, a slight top up will not hurt.

[craig132]

A slight top up should not hurt.

But I remember there is a "DOT Number" you have to look out for.

ie. DOT3, DOT4, DOT5, DOT5.1

This guy, who made the webpage explaining the DOT types is Not an expert but gives you an idea from his past experiences with car enthusiast.

- http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/brake-fluidtypes.html

But not to get paranoid, just double check with you mechanic and again, a slight top up will not hurt.

thanks heaps for that mate, is there a DOT Number for power steering fluid? because i had a look on the bottle of it and all it says that it is suitable for most power steering systems, no mention as to different ratings of it.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

A slight top up should not hurt.

EDIT

But not to get paranoid, just double check with you mechanic and again, a slight top up will not hurt.

thanks heaps for that mate, is there a DOT Number for power steering fluid? because i had a look on the bottle of it and all it says that it is suitable for most power steering systems, no mention as to different ratings of it.

AH FARK!!!

Just owned myself!

That's Brake Fluid!

My bad!

Your talking about Powersteering Fluid. I get confused with the positions of the Brake fluid and the Powersteering fluid reservoirs.

OK forget what I said, it's all good, go ahead and top it up.

[PM-R33]

Power steering fluid is pretty much all the same, just a basic hydraulic fluid. Only certain vehicles require special fluid, our's our fine. Mix away buddy.

[n/aTurbo]

yeah i mixed 6 months back, still going strong

[craig132]

sweet as, thanks for your help guys