Which Power Steering Fluid to Use?

Dr_G · Post by **Dr_G** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 15:21

Which power steering fluid should I use in my 1989 Excel? As it's a RWD Sierra Cosworth steering rack, is it fine to use Ford Power Steering Fluid from Halfords?

Many thanks.

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 19:20

I've Slick 50 in mine, with Lucas stop leak.

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 20:08

I use the Ford ATF/PAS fluid in my 86 Excel SE with no problems

don.hasi · Post by **don.hasi** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 08:43

I have to ask it again: Is Dexron II or Dexron III any good? And how much is needed for a complete refill?

Thanks in advance
Don

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:05

Service Notes section HA.3 - Dexron 2 type F or G, Capacity 0.9 Litre.

don.hasi · Post by **don.hasi** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 22:38

Chris, you are a living encyclopedia

Big thanks!

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 19:45

Hi don, you are very welcome

, but all I did was check the service notes.

MrCoolA · Post by **MrCoolA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 18:39

when my reservoir gets low enough i will be using Lucas power steering stop leak, you can use it as the fluid and it guarantees curing any rough spots or leaks or your money back....................................... ...............and aint to pricey

ttedj · Post by **ttedj** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 19:01

I used that about this time last year and it seemed to have the desired effect - got rid of a slight bit of play. The steering was a little bit stiffer though for a while.

Ted

MrCoolA · Post by **MrCoolA** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 19:03

ttedj wrote:I used that about this time last year and it seemed to have the desired effect - got rid of a slight bit of play. The steering was a little bit stiffer though for a while.

Ted

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 20:07

MrCoolA wrote:when my reservoir gets low enough i will be using Lucas power steering stop leak, you can use it as the fluid and it guarantees curing any rough spots or leaks or your money back....................................... ...............and aint to pricey

And it works - before my rack was refurbished during the engine rebuild, I was running a long-term test on it - a quick search should produce the thread.

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