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  • Senate515
    Newbie
    • Mar 26 2014
    • 5

    Power Steering Fluid

    Yet again I find myself puzzled by power steering fluid questions. The internet is filled with opinions on dexron 3 being a replacement for type A ATF but I can't get a straight answer if it is safe to use it as power steering fluid. My question boils down to what is better for seals to minimize leakage on a power steering system built in 1955. Dexron 3 or modern version Type F ATF
  • Joe Johnston
    Super-Experienced
    • Dec 23 2008
    • 720

    #2
    I would stay with trans fluid.

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    • jopizz
      Super-Experienced


      • Nov 23 2009
      • 8308

      #3
      If all your steering components have been rebuilt with new seals then you can use the more modern fluids. If not then I would stick with Type F fluid.

      John
      John Pizzi - Squarebirds Administrator

      Thunderbird Registry #36223
      jopizz@squarebirds.org 856-779-9695

      https://www.squarebirds.org/picture_gallery/TechnicalResourceLibrary/trl.htm

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      • paul274854
        Apprentice
        • Mar 10 2011
        • 73

        #4
        Power steering fluid should not be used with early Ford power steering units as it tends to leak because it has a different composition. Use trans fluid as mentioned previously, Type F should be okay.
        Midland Park, NJ
        56 TBird, 54 Ford, 48 Ford,

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        • Dan Leavens
          Moderator / Administrator


          • Oct 4 2006
          • 6366

          #5
          Totally agree as one that has gone through this issue with both of our squarebirds.
          Dano Calgary,Alberta Canada
          Thunderbird Registry
          58HT #33317
          60 HT (Sold )

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