are power steering and brake fluid the same
Most likely the brake fluid will corrode and eat-away the seals on your power steering system. Brake fluid has a mineral in it that the rubber seals of the PS system can't h … andle. If you drive it long enough you'll either get severe leaks, or potentially the pump will seize. Nothing good. Brake fluid is usually much higher density hydraulic fluid as well as different type than is power steering fluid. In vehicles with ABS systems it will damage se … nsors and seals, and in any vehicle it will result in spongy, poorly operating brakes and damaged seals. Power steering fluid will cause all of the seals in the brake system to swell. You need to get the fluid out immediately, and you will proba … bly have to replace the master cylinder and possibly all the rubber lines and the calipers and wheel cylinders. Making the world better, one answer at a time. no, brake fluid is not the same as power steering fluid, make sure you actually get the right stuff. and double check what type of brake fluid you have (dot 3/ dot 5) because there is a difference there too. As with brake fluid, there are many different brands of power steering fluid and each one is made for a different model of vehicle. It is vital that you consult your owner's manual to make sure you add the right type of fluid. Below are two different types of power steering fluid made by the same company. Power Steering Fluid. The majority of cars on the U.S. market have power steering standard. Just like how your brakes need fluid to work your power steering also needs fluid to perform. The power steering uses power steering fluid and pump to aid the driver in turning the steering wheel. Power steering enables the driver to turn the steering wheel with one finger if so desired. No where else. ATF used to be used in Power Steering many Years ago, but it is very high in detergents where Modern Power Steering fluid is not so do not substitute ATF for Power Steering either (unless the cap says to use ATF then don't). If it is a red color, chances are it's ATF. ----After doing some searching, I'm finding references to the 96 Altima running ATF as the Power Steering Fluid. Nissan uses a properity fluid called Nissan Matic D, however, you can substitute Matic D with regular Dexron/Mercon fluid. Still check your owners manual. Now if your system says use ATF, this is not an issue for you as you are using the recommended fluid, but if you put ATF in a system that calls for 10W Non-detergent Power Steering hydraulic oil and there is age on the system, you are inviting troubles down the road sooner than later. DOT 3 Brake Fluid is for use in Brakes and Clutch Master Cylinders and only when properly marked on the Cap/Cover of the reservoir. No where else.
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