Power Steering Fluid ??????
May 20, 2023 | 12:37 PM
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Power Steering Fluid ??????
1997 F250 CCSB 7.3 E40D
i noticed i was a little low on power steering fluid so I just topped off with normal prestone power steering fluid but when i got home i researched it and people are saying ATF? so couple of questions what fluid should i be running in there? and is it bad that i mixed and is it worth doing a full flush? ive seen multiple different answers im just looking for the correct answer. thank you!
May 20, 2023 | 01:49 PM
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Would flush it fully, install a Magnefine inline filter and run whatever. I have PS in mine but I have read elsewhere ATF.
Probably if ATF use cheapo Dex/Merc.
May 20, 2023 | 05:20 PM
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From: Bahstun
May 21, 2023 | 07:12 AM
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Hit Man X
Would flush it fully, install a Magnefine inline filter and run whatever. I have PS in mine but I have read elsewhere ATF.
Probably if ATF use cheapo Dex/Merc.
Where is the best place to add the Magnefine filter?
May 21, 2023 | 12:40 PM
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Mine is zip tied to inner fender liner. Obviously on return side past OE cooler.
Might be a pic in my thread. Fluid still pretty clean.
May 21, 2023 | 12:44 PM
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this might be a silly question but if i purchase the mercon v can i also use it in my tranny? figure if i can use it in my steering and tranny ill buy a big jug if not ill buy a small amount
May 21, 2023 | 08:41 PM
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ATF mercon V
will this Mercon v work in my transmission and my power steering?
May 22, 2023 | 06:29 AM
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Looks like it will
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May 22, 2023 | 09:57 PM
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Looks like it will
thank you sir! just ordered up some mercon v for the trans and PS and transfer case it looks like thanks !
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