Absolutely NOT.
The proper fluid to use is ATF+4 (or you can also use Dexron-III) in the
power steering system.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary
Hedlin
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 12:19 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Re: Power Steering Fluid question
Its funny you brought that up....I asked a dealer mechanic the same
question. He said regular brake fluid is what to use, synthetic is made
to the same specs as regular fluid, just using man-made materials.
Plus, there are few companies that make brake fluid. So the difference
between the off-brands and the name-brands is just the bottle and what
label is on it.
I've been doing some research on the whole synthetic vs dino fluids &
oil debate.... I've drawn the conclusion that synthetic products that
lubricate like engine oil and trans fluid do help, but fluids like brake
fluid and power steering which only get pressurized to move an item
don't help one bit.
In any case, the key is changing fluids regularly. If you change fluids
at the proper intervals, it keeps the systems clean and reduces the
probability of failure.....key word is REDUCES. In ANY case, weather
you use dino or synthetic, you should change the fluids at the
perscribed intervals. Using synthetic oil does not exempt you from
changing it every 3000 miles. The fluid still gets dirty.
I hope this long-winded response helped.
Gary Hedlin
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