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May 30, 2015 | 12:58 AM

OSMan93

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Power Steering pump question

Okay so I have a 1993 Ford F-250 V6 engine. Recently I replaced the power steering pump because of a nagging noise coming from it. Been about three days since I replaced it and the noise has gotten better but I still notice a little bit of squeal when I make a turn. I hear it's normal for it to make noise a few days after the install of a new one so I'm not too concerned but my question comes in regard to the fluid I've put into it. It's ATF type F fluid that I use. If your familiar with Bars Power Steering repair, it's something I bought to hopefully make the transition of a new pump a little easier, and hopefully do away with that little noise that persists with it.

So I haven't used the fluid yet because I don't know if I should mix it with the type f ATF fluid because, well it is a transmission fluid with a power steering type. Should I use transmission repair fluid instead if the noise doesn't go away? I saw a brand of that from Bars so that kind of got me thinking.

http://www.amazon.com/Bars-Leaks-1600-Steering-Repair/dp/B000930N0U

Here's the stuff I bought.
And here's the stuff I wonder if I should use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00092PXIS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1432965469&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=transmission+repair+fl uid&dpPl=1&dpID=41y348f5UxL&ref=plSrch

Thanks all!

May 30, 2015 | 07:27 AM

timbersteel

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I wouldn't add anything to it. Just keep type F ATF in there and give it some time.

If it doesn't get better as it should, then warranty it out.

May 30, 2015 | 07:58 AM

tempest411

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You can always convert over to a Saginaw pump. They function better, and are much more quiet as well.

May 30, 2015 | 09:52 AM

f31951truck

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If you are getting a squeal on turns your belt may be slipping , usually a fluid issue is more of a whine all the time. In regards to additives, lucas has always been good, use the recommended fluid with it.