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Power steering fluid HELP!!!

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Was just going through my rv (2000 Affinity) and found that the large reservoir tank to the right of the engine is low. I have found that it is the power steering reservoir. Now here is the question. Does it use power steering fluid or transmission fluid? I would think power steering but have also been told some systems use transmission fluid. On top of this the fluid is red like transmission fluid. Please help!

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It has always been my understanding that power steering fluid has more heat resistance than tranny fluid. Trans fluid is simply a lubricant and subject to foaming. With that said, the two are used for PS, but my personal preference would be a PS fluid; why take any risk?

Roger Harper
2006 Intrigue
#11990

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The factory calls for ATF in the hydraulic reservoir. My reservoir actually has a label on it that states to use only Dexron II, but that is no longer available. I use ATF+4, it works fine and is available at all auto parts stores. This is also the fluid that drives your radiator cooling fan. I believe the reservoir holds 4 gallons total.

Barney

07 Inspire 52059

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Almost forgot.... You need to check for leaks as there should be no usage of the hydraulic fluid. If you have a hose going bad you could have a major fire if it suddenly lets go!! Not a pretty thought.

Barney

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ThaT reservoir supplies fluid noT only To The power sTeering buT also To your hydraulic fan. I replaced all my hydraulic lines and the fan motor and at that time I contacted country coach and they said they use Dextron.

Kevin Burns

2000 affinity #5865

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eggmanmay@... wrote:

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My first thought was why are you low on hydraulic fluid? My advice would be to Make sure you don't have a leak in the area of your hydraulic cooling fan. Your fan could be blowing it aall over Your exhaust pipe which could lead to a fire.

Kevin Burns

2000 affinity 5865

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eggmanmay@... wrote:

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Use transmission fluid. The hydraulic system runs both your power steering and your cooling fan.

George in Birmingham '03 Magna 6298
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

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Do not use transynd in the Hydraulic system. Dexron is preferred.. Transynd will eat seals and cause the hoses to eventually fail.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731