Power Steering Fluid ?
Oct 28, 2006, 02:21 PM
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Power Steering Fluid ?
I am changing all my '03 Lancer's fluids and I have one question concerning the power steering fluid. The owner's manual says to use Diamond SPII which I smell bling bling$$$. I know you can basically use regular power steering fluid or DexcronII ATF for most domestic and imports. Can I use Dexcron ATF instead ?, most Japanese cars use ATF with the exception of Hondas/Acruas.
The best investment in performance gain is to change the fluids, its cheap and offers significant performance and protects your ride. Changing my braking fluids made a big difference, it was like between heaven and earth, the brakes now respond like you would not believe. Brake fluids should be changed every 1-2 years as it absorbs water and decreases braking peformance.
The best investment in performance gain is to change the fluids, its cheap and offers significant performance and protects your ride. Changing my braking fluids made a big difference, it was like between heaven and earth, the brakes now respond like you would not believe. Brake fluids should be changed every 1-2 years as it absorbs water and decreases braking peformance.
Oct 28, 2006, 04:16 PM
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Dont Get the wrong kind. You can ruin you seals in the ps rack and pump. Trust me, I had all mine replaced cause the old guy that had the car before me put in some plain jane ps fluid. Just make sure that its the same color (red). My manual says Diamond ATF. There was another thread on this subject, search for it, cause there are people that know more about this than me.
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Originally Posted by lancerman360
Dont Get the wrong kind. You can ruin you seals in the ps rack and pump. Trust me, I had all mine replaced cause the old guy that had the car before me put in some plain jane ps fluid. Just make sure that its the same color (red). My manual says Diamond ATF. There was another thread on this subject, search for it, cause there are people that know more about this than me.
So anyone else on this ? I would be happy if it was just plain jane ATF !
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Ok, Since I didn't what to chance it, I got the genuine Diamond Star Power Steering Fluid P/N ACH1ZC1X04 for $6.97cdn for 12oz. A bit expensive when you compare that a quart of ATF cost only $2.99 and regular PS fluid is like $4.99.
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Originally Posted by EdT
Ok, Since I didn't what to chance it, I got the genuine Diamond Star Power Steering Fluid P/N ACH1ZC1X04 for $6.97cdn for 12oz. A bit expensive when you compare that a quart of ATF cost only $2.99 and regular PS fluid is like $4.99.
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