power steering fluid.......

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by JDNSW

<snip>

3. Probably, but it usually lives a lot easier life than any of the other three, so it is not as critical (unless you make a practice of overheating it by turning the steering when stationary, for example).

John

---

heavy off road work, eg. rock crawling, can cook a PS fluid in no time flat, too.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by rick130

heavy off road work, eg. rock crawling, can cook a PS fluid in no time flat, too.

---

Exactly - rapid turning of the wheel while almost or completely stationary! (my example was only one example of conditions that will cook it - there are probably a few others that you can think of as well - for example holding steering on full lock for a few minutes.)

John

Thanks John and Rick.

1. No need to search for ACE on my '97 Def?

2. There is some v. minor seepage from the outlet hose, so I'll start with the hoses and re-check the serpentine belt. If that doesn't fix it, then I guess the pump will need pulling apart.
Is this an LR specialist job or can it be done at home?

3. Before I bought the Def it was a city car that only ventured out of Melbourne once in 7 yrs on a trip through Omeo, so the power steering could have been well used. I'll change the fluid as suggested.

jhbredytrhgwydfsvgewbdyhasbeyhfdshbfujrewyhf:wasnt me

The difference between Power steering fluid and ATF is..........Price.

If you want to use a Synth fluid then do so,

If you want to use Vegi oil, do so

If you want to use Mineral oil, do so.......

It is a simple Hydraulic pump and Hydrostatic box which would be happy with engine oil in it other than the lack of an anti foaming agent.

It isnt that much of a big deal as long as there is something that isnt acidic or abrasive in it then it wont do damage.

But to keep the piece, if you want to use penrite blah blah blah (ATF in a different bottle and twice the price) then do so, it's your money.

I just thought that someone may possibly benifit from knowing that there isnt a difference.

There is no mallace or disrespect intended with this post but if you still feel compelled to get ****ed with what I have written, read the sig....:D

I have used ATF in both ace and PAS in my disco for the last 120,000 km's with no problems change it every change it every 60,000 K's due to do it again at the end of the month hitting 200,000 K's so all oils are getting done.