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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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power Steering ATF Flush

What are the benifits of the doing this flush and to you leave ATF in it?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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New fluid is always good,and Yes,use ATF fluid.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Ok well i just replaced my pump 2 weeks ago and put power steering fluid in it, should i drain it and put ATF in it? what are the advantages of using ATF?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Thanks for that link that is great site.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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The pump and your hydroboost system is designed to run on ATF. You need to get the correct fluid in there. Follow the flush procedure link above.

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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I put Mobil1 Syn ATF in mine, and it quieted it down -- I'll bet yours is whining with PS fluid, isn't it?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Not really. But it is sure hard to turn at a stop. Im not sure if thats normal or not but....Im going to flush it out when I get off work and fill it with ATF. Now I feel like a dumb a$$ for not knowing that it takes ATF and not power steering fluid. Those dang guys at the part store screwed me LOL
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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LOL... I know the feeling. All the fluid requirements are in the owner's manual. The two changes are that they now put 75w-140 in dually rear ends and the front diff, and you can use Mercon V in our transmissions...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Thanks guys
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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powersteering fluid wont mess up the pump and other conponets will it?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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im not sure! if it will ruin anything but putting mobile full synthetic made the world of difference! stopped all whining, and much smoother! easy fix thats for sure
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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is your guys trucks hard to steer at a stop?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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No.. ..I second the idea on Mobil 1 mercon ATF synthetic... available at Auto Zone
 
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