power steering fluid
Feb 21, 2024 | 10:41 AM
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power steering fluid
Anyone know what kind of fluid I need for my 97 f150 4.6?
Feb 21, 2024 | 01:34 PM
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Mercon V (replaced originally specified Mercon).
Feb 21, 2024 | 06:20 PM
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Look on the reservoir cover. Think DOT 3.
Feb 21, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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question is for power steering fluid but thanks for the reply.
Feb 22, 2024 | 07:11 AM
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Blondie70
Look on the reservoir cover. Think DOT 3.
That goes in the brake fluid reservoir, not the power steering...
Feb 22, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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Yeah I ordered some mercon v as the first person said to get. Strange that the power steering uses atf.
Feb 22, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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ATF is common in steering systems. It is a hydraulic oil in the end. Mine has cheap Dex/Merc stuff from Autozone.
Feb 22, 2024 | 03:02 PM
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Hit Man X
ATF is common in steering systems. It is a hydraulic oil in the end. Mine has cheap Dex/Merc stuff from Autozone.
Yeah, that will work just fine, also. I gave the "recommended" answer.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 03:04 PM
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Any clue why people flip out if not using Mercon V? Legit, no clue. LV and Dex VI totally different and understand.
Feb 22, 2024 | 06:12 PM
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Any clue why people flip out if not using Mercon V?
Beats the heck out of me. FWIW, I use Valvoline MaxLife in everything I own.
Feb 22, 2024 | 06:21 PM
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Fair enough and glad I am not the only one rolling eyes at times.
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