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Old 12-27-2009, 12:57 PM   #1
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Power Steering Flush?

Previous owner, along with myself put ATF in the powersteering pump. The pump finally went bad (it had a steady leak)

I want to actually run, you guessed it, power steering fluid. My guess is there's a way to flush the entire system?

How do I do that? Please reply quickly.
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Old 12-27-2009, 02:19 PM   #2
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Re: Power Steering Flush?

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Previous owner, along with myself put ATF in the powersteering pump. The pump finally went bad (it had a steady leak)

I want to actually run, you guessed it, power steering fluid. My guess is there's a way to flush the entire system?

How do I do that? Please reply quickly.
the atf did not hurt your power steering pump. just time for it to go. replace the pump and keep on trucking.
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Old 12-27-2009, 02:35 PM   #3
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Re: Power Steering Flush?

most of the early pumps and systems call for dextron tranny fluid and not power steering fluid anyhow. just put the atf back in
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Old 12-27-2009, 04:08 PM   #4
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Re: Power Steering Flush?

Oh, alright good to know.

Thanks.
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1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000)
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