From: Darrell Ramsell (daram@comcast.net)
Date: Wed Aug 04 2004 - 10:19:58 PDT
I did find out a little more on this subject after talking to someone at the
USMC motor stable.
One reason the military uses transmission fluid is because it has a higher
heat tolerance. So with most of the HMMWV going to Iraq, they definitely
need it. The other reason is to simplify the supply line.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Shaw" <mpmutt@mtaofnj.us>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: [MV] FW: [MV] Power Steering Fluid in Humvve
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> Hi Gene
> I will differ to your experience on this subject. I will switch over to
> PS fluid.
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> Tnx
> Glenn
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: SGM Eugene Pantano [mailto:truks@cs.quik.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 11:27 AM
> To: Glenn Shaw; MV LIST
> Subject: Re: [MV] Power Steering Fluid in Humvve
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> > > I use the Dexron III. I use it in my Humvee. No
> > leaks.
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> YET !!?!................... transmission fluid had additives to create
> friction...which is what helps the discs inside the transmission stick
> and shift....it is also a bit abrasive...A transmission is designed to
> accept this stuff... A power steering unit is not. Yes..it will
> work...yes..it will eventually cause a great deal of heartburn for your
> unit... Good luck..Gene
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