Re: [MV] Power Steering Fluid in Humvve

From: Fred Martin (mung@in-touch.net)
Date: Thu Aug 05 2004 - 07:45:19 PDT


Gene...does type A ATF have this type of structure too? I have an old
Massey Ferguson 35 tractor that the manual says to use type A ATF only.
It's a 62 model and the power sreering still works fine. Fred Martin

SGM Eugene Pantano wrote:
>
>>>I use the Dexron III. I use it in my Humvee. No
>>
>>leaks.
>
>
> 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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