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Old 12-28-2004, 09:58 PM
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power steering fluid

can i just drain it out and put amsoil atf? Says so on the power steering cap. I always thought power steering fluid was its only type of fluid but since i saw it say use atf than it just threw me off.

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Old 12-28-2004, 11:29 PM
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i dont see a problem with your idea
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Old 01-08-2005, 09:23 AM
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Hey!

I always use Dextron III automatic tranny fluid in my PS pump. Not sure if the amsoil stuff would be ok, but I don't see why not.

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Old 01-20-2005, 02:10 PM
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Does anyone know on a 3rd gen 3.4L. Which hose is the recirculation. Id like to perform a flush in some manner.
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Old 01-20-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin444
Does anyone know on a 3rd gen 3.4L. Which hose is the recirculation. Id like to perform a flush in some manner.
it will be the hose with just a spring clamp on it, the pressure hose will be crimped at the end, and have a banjo bolt holding it to the reservoir
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Old 01-20-2005, 10:03 PM
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Thanks a bunch SUPAH JOE!.
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OK I know this is probably a stupid question, but what exactly does the power steering fluid do for my truck? And what's going to happen if I don't change it.
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Originally Posted by jethro358
OK I know this is probably a stupid question, but what exactly does the power steering fluid do for my truck? And what's going to happen if I don't change it.
THIS should help, if you don't change it your seals in the rack and pump may start leaking prematurely, and will cause excessive wear on the pump

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