can i use atf instead of power steering fluid?
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Generally yes, you can use ATF in your power steering pump. Power steering fluid and Automatic Transmission Fluid are both hydraulic fluids. ... ATF has an advantage in that it has some detergents in it that can help keep your system cleaner.
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Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow, or do mostly city driving with constant changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often.
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However, ATF is closer in quality to synthetic hydraulic fluid, and with this consideration, ATF can be seen as fairly reasonable in price. Also, many companies with large vehicle fleets stock bulk ATF purchased at reduced prices, allowing them to use one fluid for both applications.
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Correct. The ATF+4 sold in a advance auto bottle is the exact same as the stuff in the MOPAR bottle.
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ATF is used more for cleaning and friction while PSF is used for lubrication and to reduce friction between the power steering parts. PSF also reduces excessive temperature build-up, lubricates the steering pump and gear unit and provides hydraulic pressure to the system parts.
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Gear oil is also thicker than ATF because it serves mainly to lubricate the gearbox, transfer cases, and differentials. ... ATF does not have the thick lubrication qualities needed in a manual gearbox, and gear oil does not contain all the additives needed to smoothly run an automatic transmission.
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No they are not the same thing and cannot be used interchangeably. You can substitute Automatic transmission fluid for power steering fluid in your car if you are in a bind and need something, but it's best to use power steering fluid. Do not put brake fluid in your power steering pump, it will destroy the pump.
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ATF(Automatic Transmission Fluid) can be used as an alternative to hydraulic oil depending on the viscosity of the fluid. However, some issues come up when using ATF as a hydraulic fluid. ... If it is a small hand-operated hydraulic jack, you can use ATF.
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The power steering system of old vehicles is made of crude materials that can take ATF because it is also a hydraulic fluid. The modern cars have subtle engineering and delicate components. Each system needs the oil and fluid that is specially designed for them.
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ATF +4 is a synthetic fluid for finely-tuned transmissions, so if you use a non-synthetic ATF instead of ATF +4 in a car or truck that calls for it, you could damage the transmission. You may use ATF +4 in most applications that call for older Dexron and Mercon fluids.
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Automatic transmission fluid, engine oil and power steering fluid are examples of oil-based fluids. Engineers specify alcohol-based fluid for brakes and it is not compatible with petroleum fluids. They use alcohol because it resists heat and cold and helps absorb any moisture that enters the system.
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Yes if you are referring to a manual transmission fluid say a 75–90w gear oil GL5 which is what is suggested for most Tacoma's. ... My transfer case and front differential use ATF, which is also a synthetic, Mercon type. I drive an AWD vehicle. So some differentials do use ATF as their lubricant rather than gear oil.
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4. ATF makes a fantastic hydraulic oil. ... However, ATF is closer in quality to synthetic hydraulic fluid, and with this consideration, ATF can be seen as fairly reasonable in price.
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ATF, however, is not formulated for use in automotive engines and shouldn't be used to replace a traditional engine-flush or cleaning product for several reasons. First, the detergency, or cleaning power, of ATF is much less than motor oil. ... Finally, ATF can alter the viscosity of the oil, reducing wear protection.
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Driving your car for extended periods without power steering fluid can damage the pump. While there's nothing that physically stops you from driving your car if you have a power steering fluid leak, once the level drops, your pump runs dry.
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Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow, or do mostly city driving with constant changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often. Here's why. Your automatic transmission has a lot of moving parts.
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Putting ATF in a brake system will require you to replace EVERY part in that system that has rubber/nitrolon components because of the swelling of these parts that will occur. Likewise, but for different reasons, you should not use brake fluid in a system that calls for motor oil/ATF.