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> Power Steering Fluid?
Ian32688
post Sep 25 2008, 07:41 PM
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so i posted a thread asking what a certain constant squeaking noise could be coming from the power stearing pump area. i wasnt sure if it was the belt or pump but i checked my fluid today and it doesnt even read on the dipstick....what kind of power steering fluid for my 1998 eclipse rs auto.
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post Sep 25 2008, 07:47 PM
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It is listed in the owner's manual. I don't own a 2g, so I wouldn't know, but I ma sure someone will chime in eventually.
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post Sep 25 2008, 08:43 PM
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yep what im hoping for. i dont have an manual ><
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http://rapidshare.com/files/103569236/2GDSMTEK.PDF

Thats the download for the 2g owner's manual. Covers all Trims 95-99. Hope it helps. =)
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post Sep 25 2008, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(jonbonazza @ Sep 25 2008, 09:41 PM)
http://rapidshare.com/files/103569236/2GDSMTEK.PDF

Thats the download for the 2g owner's manual. Covers all Trims 95-99. Hope it helps. =)
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er thanks.. i looked and couldnt find anything about what fluid to use...i could have missed it..it is 350 pages
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post Sep 25 2008, 10:37 PM
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I use Champion psf. Says "Meets service requirements of GM, Chrystler, Ford, Honda, and most other foreign makes" on the back.They're everywhere. Heres what the bottle looks like.
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post Sep 26 2008, 03:14 AM
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Dexron II atf.
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post Sep 26 2008, 06:53 AM
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Honestly, any power steering fluid will work.
As for using ATF (automatic transmision fluid), you can use it, but I wouldn't.
ATF and PSF have different detergent packages.
Let me make this point..... People always like to say, use ATF for power steering systems. BUT, do you ever hear anybody say, use PSF for ATF? I don't think so.
Just use regular PSF. You will be fine.
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post Sep 26 2008, 06:59 AM
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My owners manual says to use dexron II atf. I personally use PSF but that's what it calls for.
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post Sep 26 2008, 07:17 AM
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I've used brake fluid, but that was in a pinch and I wouldn't recommend it.
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It's kinda like antifreeze, You "could" in theory use anything you want. The only problem is unless your whole rack is dry you're going to be mixing stuff with different viscositys together. And if you use a glycol based brake fluid it would be hygroscopic (it will absorb water and lather up with air). This might give your steering a spongy feeling. But it'll be alot less spongy than a line filled with air. Just stick with the PSF. I've used it in mine for a while now and it gave me no problems.
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post Sep 26 2008, 11:16 AM
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thanks everyone. bought some psf today.
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