Author Topic: What Kind Of Power Steering Fluid Should I Get (Read 7637 times)

IBDRINKEN · « **on:** April 18, 2010, 04:55:22 AM »

I did a search and didnt find exactly what I was looking for. At the MM7 I will be having DDM do their power steering relocation kit and was wondering what type of power steering fluid should I buy to replace it.

snaponbob · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:23:38 AM »

Red Line power steering fluid. A lot of people that autocross have a problem with power steering noise after runs. It's sort of a moaning sound. This comes from the fluid getting hot and frothing up. The relocation of the reservoir will help with the heat load by getting away from the turbo. The Redline fluid will raise the level of temperature resistance to the point will it won't froth up. VERY good stuff.

NormSky · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2010, 08:11:09 AM »

I switched over to Redline also. More so for the sub 30F whining that is gone.

Norm

kennysabarese · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:03:30 AM »

Is there a process to flush the system of the old fluid before you replace it? Maybe in another thread?

snaponbob · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:08:00 AM »

Quote from: kennysabarese on April 19, 2010, 07:03:30 AM

Is there a process to flush the system of the old fluid before you replace it? Maybe in another thread?

Just undo the lines at the rack (the front ones). Some of the fluid will drain out of the reservoir and rack. When fluid stops draining, run the steering full left and right a few times. If there is any fluid left in the reservoir, remove it with a suction bulb or something like that. Reconnect the lines, and fill the reservoir. As it drains into the system, add more. Then start the engine, fill as needed, run the steering full lock a few times, and fill as needed. Done.

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2010, 06:43:29 AM »

So I looked at all the auto parts store and no one carrys it. Any ideas besides buying it online.

snaponbob · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2010, 07:53:20 AM »

IIRC, I asked either Advance or Oreilly's to order a couple bottles for me. In any event, Google it. The stuff is worth the trouble.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2010, 09:42:06 AM »

Quote from: NormSky on April 18, 2010, 08:11:09 AM

I switched over to Redline also. More so for the sub 30F whining that is gone.

You sure she just didn't fall out when you took off?

jwvess00 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2010, 08:00:49 PM »

Hi there!

In case this makes it easier to order -- an email from Red Line:

Thank you for contacting Red Line Oil, our recommendation for use in the late model GM power steering applications calling for the pt# 89021144 is the D4ATF.

Regards, Dave
Red Line Oil

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2010, 09:01:10 PM »

Is this worthwhile for a cruiser or just for race?

GJ

Critterman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2010, 10:53:42 AM »

Jack, you need to buy everything we talk about, everything and not question it

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2010, 01:57:43 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on April 25, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Jack, you need to buy everything we talk about, everything and not question it

Critter,

Please accept my appologies. I had temporarily forgotten my place. I assure you it will not happen again. I just purchased 87 gallons of the specified Power Steering Fluid as instructed.

GJ

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on April 25, 2010, 01:57:43 PM

Critter,

Please accept my appologies. I had temporarily forgotten my place. I assure you it will not happen again. I just purchased 87 gallons of the specified Power Steering Fluid as instructed.

GJ

GJ think you can spare a quart or two for me? Pretty please? I won't give you a hard time for a full five minutes, starting four and a half minutes ago.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:11:05 PM »

You'll have to come to the SMMM to get yours, he's packing that instead of clothes.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:12:10 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on April 25, 2010, 02:07:47 PM

GJ think you can spare a quart or two for me? Pretty please? I won't give you a hard time for a full five minutes, starting four and a half minutes ago.

SA,
I just poured yours in to a USPS envelope. It should get to you by Tuesday.

GJ

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:15:03 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on April 25, 2010, 02:12:10 PM

SA,
I just poured yours in to a USPS envelope. It should get to you by Tuesday.

GJ

Sweet, did you mark it fragile (that Italian you know)?

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2010, 02:18:12 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on April 25, 2010, 02:11:05 PM

You'll have to come to the SMMM to get yours, he's packing that instead of clothes.

That was just about enough incentive to get me to go...until I read that last part. I've seen pictures of him sober I can't/don't want to see him NAK3D.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2010, 03:55:15 PM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on April 25, 2010, 02:18:12 PM

That was just about enough incentive to get me to go...until I read that last part. I've seen pictures of him sober I can't/don't want to see him NAK3D.

SA,
It will be ok. I called the airline and they said I had to wear clothes on the plane, so I will have something on. Can't say what I will look / smell like after a few days, especially considering I am sleeping in Go-n-Def's car. I'm hoping some of the Poorboys cleaners / waxes will keep me feeling fresh.

GJ

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:26:11 PM »

jw thanks for the part number.

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:36:03 PM »

is this is right here http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

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