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#221922 - 07/07/10 10:36 AM Why is my power steering fluid black?
matt22 Offline


Registered: 25/10/09
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And which oil can I use to change it? Thanks

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#221923 - 07/07/10 10:54 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: matt22]
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Registered: 06/02/10
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its black because the st likes to boil its pas fluid alot, the stuff i change it with i got from part co think its called titan? ford would be your best bet as much as it hurts me to say.

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#221924 - 07/07/10 11:38 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: marks06st]
matt22 Offline


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Well we have ATF (automatic transmission fluid) at work and everybody seems to think I can use that if I change it. Any thoughts?

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#221925 - 07/07/10 11:53 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: matt22]
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Personally i would use the recomended oil stated in the handbook. Gearboxes are expensive to repair.

A quote from a Ford internet search...


TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Over the years, there have been a confusing array of different ATF types and specifications. Make sure the replacement fluid meets or exceeds all OEM requirements. Using the wrong type of fluid may cause transmission problems and damage.
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#221926 - 07/07/10 12:02 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: Kev]
matt22 Offline


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Quote:

Personally i would use the recomended oil stated in the handbook. Gearboxes are expensive to repair.

A quote from a Ford internet search...


TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Over the years, there have been a confusing array of different ATF types and specifications. Make sure the replacement fluid meets or exceeds all OEM requirements. Using the wrong type of fluid may cause transmission problems and damage.



I'm on about using it for the power steering because it's supposed to be the same stuff. I'm going to do a bit of research lol.

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#221927 - 07/07/10 12:14 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: matt22]
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if the fluids black does it do any damage to the power steering pump at all if its in there for a while?
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#221928 - 07/07/10 02:03 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: gary4vicky]
matt22 Offline


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I've just got off the phone to the man who delivers oil. He mentioned that Titon stuff. It's about £11.80 a litre.

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#221929 - 07/07/10 02:07 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: matt22]
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mine has been black for ages its still working

being changed next week while im on holiday though
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#221930 - 07/07/10 02:12 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: matt22]
Tez Offline


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Well we have ATF (automatic transmission fluid) at work and everybody seems to think I can use that if I change it. Any thoughts?


Yes ATF fluid can be used in power steering systems.
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#221931 - 02/09/11 08:11 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: Tez]
geronimo Offline
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hi.
reviving the old topic :-).
Ok, I know everyone says that we can use the ATF red stuff in PAS and not the original expensive ford green "stuff" but I've been reading and in couple of places it is mentioned that there could maybe be problems with seals inside the system if different fluid is used. any thought?
cheers.
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#221932 - 02/09/11 09:06 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: geronimo]
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Registered: 29/12/07
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Loc: Brisbane, Australia
You will need an ATF Dextron III fluid for our power steering systems .. for you guys in the UK that's something like "CASTROL TRANSMAX DEX III MULTIVEHICLE"
(the top one in the Gold Bottle)

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/genericarticle.do?categoryId=9014115&contentId=7068179

You will only need a 1 Litre bottle to flush and fill so if you really worried just go and get the genuine stuff from Ford .. it surely can't be too much for just 1 Litre ?

Also here's a good guide from our friends in South Africa on how to change the power steering fluid .. it's a very easy job to do

http://www.teamfiesta.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7566

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#221933 - 02/09/11 09:11 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: Robjh]
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I'm totaly confused now. On stoc they claim that green stuff is for electric power steering and should not be used in fiesta but ford dealer sold me green last year?


Edited by geronimo (02/09/11 09:12 AM)
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#221934 - 02/09/11 10:05 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: geronimo]
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it is red stuff you need for the PAS system guys!
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#221935 - 02/09/11 10:12 AM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: Dan_The_Man]
geronimo Offline
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it seems that these retarder idiots sold me the green stuff that is for new fiesta that has electric servo. unbelievable
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#221936 - 02/09/11 04:53 PM Re: Why is my power steering fluid black? [Re: geronimo]
Craig_North_East Offline


Registered: 16/08/11
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Loc: Newcastle Upon Tyne
My power steering pump has gone. Getting done next week.

I'll make sure they change the power steering fluid at the same time.

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