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Can Transmission Fluid Be Used as Power Steering Fluid?

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DiCorey
07/29/25 6:28am
Power steering fluid and transmission fluid absolutely cannot be used interchangeably, as they are two products with different properties. Here is a detailed explanation: 1. The main function of transmission fluid is to keep the gear system clean, and to lubricate and prolong the life of the transmission device. 2. Due to different transmission designs, they are divided into manual transmissions and automatic transmissions (which are further divided into CVT, AMT, etc.). Each transmission design has different technical requirements. Even the same model of transmission configured in different vehicle models will have differences in torque, weight, speed, structure, etc. Therefore, the original manufacturer has its own specified dedicated transmission fluid. 3. Power steering is a new technology in automobiles that increases comfort, automatically providing steering force when the driver turns the steering wheel, thereby reducing the driver's steering labor intensity. Power steering fluid is a medium oil filled in the power steering system, which plays the role of transmitting steering force and buffering.
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Remington
08/12/25 9:53am
I'm an experienced auto repair technician and have encountered this issue many times. Absolutely not! While transmission fluid and power steering fluid may both look like hydraulic oils, their formulations are completely different. Power steering fluid must withstand high-temperature, high-pressure environments while maintaining fluidity to protect seals. The additives in transmission fluid can react with rubber components in the power steering pump, causing seal swelling and deformation over time. Last month, an old Buick Regal owner mixed these two fluids, and after just 200 kilometers, the steering wheel became completely stiff, eventually requiring replacement of the entire power steering pump. Remember: only use fluids labeled ATF or PSF on the power steering reservoir cap. Transmission fluid belongs strictly in the transmission.
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