ATF fluid for power steering?

[MoreliaSpilota]

Bought myself some power steering fluid, went to pour it into the resevoir, until I saw ATF only. so, I can ONLY use ATF for the power steering?

This is completely new to me.

I stared at the thing for probably 5 minutes questioning why I have to put automatic transmission fluid into the power steering if I have a manual transmission. :biglaugh:

Just need a conformation that I should be using ATF instead of PS fluid. Thanks y'all.

 

[Poodles]

Correct, use ATF unless you want to be replacing the pump and rack...

 

[supra90turbo]

Yes, under no circumstances should you use regular Power Steering Fluid in the system. You need to use ATF, so yes, it's okay.

 

[MoreliaSpilota]

Thanks y'all, much appreciated.

 

[nctexan]

I know what the TSRM says...but would there be an exception for using a high performance product such as Royal Purple or Red Line PS fluid?

 

[barkz]

would you put "high performance" PS fluid into your tranny? i would just stick with what it says. theres a reason for that

 

[nctexan]

point taken

 

[adampecush]

I know what the TSRM says...but would there be an exception for using a high performance product such as Royal Purple or Red Line PS fluid?

damn, the product marketing has really worked its magic on you.

 

[GrimJack]

If you want to use high performance fluid, use high performance ATF.

 

[giterboosted]

Not to thread jack but would someone like I elaborate on why this is?

 

[hvyman]

would you put "high performance" PS fluid into your tranny? i would just stick with what it says. theres a reason for that

Its the other way around. Atf in the ps.