I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darkone · 10-23-2011, 06:48 PM

hey all, i read you can use ATF to flush your pwr steering. so i did. unfortunately theres ATF in the cylinder still (of the actual PWR steering unit). this is besides the fact that ive managed to spray most of my driveway with ATF. anyway, how do i get the rest of that shiz outta my pwr steering unit?

hayhauler71 · 10-23-2011, 07:09 PM

Take the return line off the pump and cap off the port on the pump

Put the return line in a drain pan or suitable container

Have a buddy start up the truck and turn the steering lock to lock as you add fluid to the reservoir [make sure you do not let the pump run dry]

This will flush out the whole system

**special-K** · 10-23-2011, 08:28 PM

It won't hurt it. It's actually a good little trick to run ATF in one that leaks.

Longhorn Man · 10-23-2011, 08:41 PM

the owners manual calls for dextron

PHAT TONY · 10-23-2011, 09:01 PM

I've ran transfluid in my p/s for years; even in my '98!

pritch · 10-23-2011, 11:20 PM

I had one that leaked so bad, I put used motor oil in it. It worked fine for months until I got a new one.

68gmsee · 10-23-2011, 11:47 PM

Auto transmission fluid is basically a hydraulic fluid. Power steering pump and gear box are hyraulically operated parts so it won't hurt it. If it's a big concern for you just remove as much as you can and refill with power steering fluid.

I wouldn't lose sleep over it as others have said. I've used it in my power steering before.

MARKDTN · 10-24-2011, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Auto transmission fluid is basically a hydraulic fluid. Power steering pump and gear box are hyraulically operated parts so it won't hurt it. If it's a big concern for you just remove as much as you can and refill with power steering fluid.

I wouldn't lose sleep over it as others have said. I've used it in my power steering before.

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10-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
darkone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: none Posts: 239	I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? hey all, i read you can use ATF to flush your pwr steering. so i did. unfortunately theres ATF in the cylinder still (of the actual PWR steering unit). this is besides the fact that ive managed to spray most of my driveway with ATF. anyway, how do i get the rest of that shiz outta my pwr steering unit?

10-23-2011, 07:09 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? Take the return line off the pump and cap off the port on the pump Put the return line in a drain pan or suitable container Have a buddy start up the truck and turn the steering lock to lock as you add fluid to the reservoir [make sure you do not let the pump run dry] This will flush out the whole system __________________ Fuzzy

10-23-2011, 08:28 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? It won't hurt it. It's actually a good little trick to run ATF in one that leaks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-23-2011, 08:41 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? the owners manual calls for dextron

10-23-2011, 09:01 PM	#5
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? I've ran transfluid in my p/s for years; even in my '98! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

10-23-2011, 11:20 PM	#6
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? I had one that leaked so bad, I put used motor oil in it. It worked fine for months until I got a new one. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

10-23-2011, 11:47 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: I made a mess (flushing my pwr steering) how do i get the ATF out? Auto transmission fluid is basically a hydraulic fluid. Power steering pump and gear box are hyraulically operated parts so it won't hurt it. If it's a big concern for you just remove as much as you can and refill with power steering fluid. I wouldn't lose sleep over it as others have said. I've used it in my power steering before.



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