what power steering fluid you use?

[offdensen]

I was only able to find a forum asking this in regards to a 55 Buick and decided I would ask it here. If there is a thread already ask this in the roa section then please direct me to it.

 

anyways, I have a 63 Riviera and as the cap says to use type a transmission fluid I read that the dextron III that is the new type A fluid is not good for power steering for whatever reason. I have read of people using dextron III and regular power steering fluid of all brands and I wanted to get a consensus as to what you riv owners use.

 

what fluid and brand do you use for your power steering? Does it matter?

[Black River]

Here's a thread on the subject:

I personally just use Type F.

[offdensen]

1 hour ago, Black River said:

Here's a thread on the subject:

I personally just use Type F.

thank you for the response. I don't know why it wasn't showing. But I still wouldn't mind getting even more insight into what people use.

[JanZverina]

Hi offdensen,

I had my pump rebuilt recently by Lares Corp. and upon asking the same question, they said their seals will handle any kind of good quality P/S or ATF fluid offered today. I'm using non-synthetic Dex-Merc ATF and everything seems to be fine. 

[RivNut]

Type A is not longer available.  Just use whatever it is you're using in your transmission and you'll be fine.  Type A was what was used in your trans originally, they were trying to make it simple, just keep it simple.

 

Ed

[Black River]

If you want to use Type A, Oreilly's still offers it.  Here you go: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Type+A/N2450/C0207.oap?model=F-100&vi=5231112&year=1974&make=Ford

[offdensen]

2 hours ago, Black River said:

If you want to use Type A, Oreilly's still offers it.  Here you go: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Type+A/N2450/C0207.oap?model=F-100&vi=5231112&year=1974&make=Ford

I've actually never heard of that brand before. Anyone use this stuff?

[Black River]

Oreilly is an auto parts store, like NAPA or Autozone.  Good stuff.  I use them for most my "generic" type parts, like fluids, fittings, alternators, and whatnot.

[RivNut]

3 hours ago, Black River said:

If you want to use Type A, Oreilly's still offers it.  Here you go: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Type+A/N2450/C0207.oap?model=F-100&vi=5231112&year=1974&make=Ford

Just wonder how much they sell and for what.  The description says "economy", that would make me think twice.