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Old May 18, 2019 | 07:43 AM
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some confusion?

I will be replacing my power steering pump today, while watching a utube video, the guy was putting atf fluid in, since it's hydro boost should in not be steering fluid? someone help with my confusion!
 
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Old May 18, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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ATF or sythetic ATF only for our power steering systems which include the hydroboost, power steering pump and steering gear.

Also, I spotted a slow leak on my power steering pump the other day while performing a post trip inspection.

Would you mind posting the video link here that you are using? I and some others might appreciate that!
 
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Originally Posted by Listor
since it's hydro boost should in not be steering fluid? someone help with my confusion!
Hydroboost or not, Ford has mostly used ATF for their power steering units for decades now. Don't let someone tell you to use power steering fluid. Back in the day, even my 1990 Mustang GT used Type F trans fluid.

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