Is Power Steering Fluid the Same as Brake Fluid?
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Power steering fluid and brake fluid are not the same, although they share similarities as hydraulic transmission fluids. Their functions differ. The "brake fluid" in a car, also known as "hydraulic brake fluid," serves as the liquid "medium" that transmits braking pressure in the vehicle's hydraulic braking system. Power steering fluid, sometimes referred to as "steering oil" or "steering fluid," is used in the steering system to transmit hydraulic pressure. It has higher viscosity, poorer fluidity, a distinct odor, and some corrosive properties. Below are the primary uses of power steering fluid and brake fluid: 1. Brake fluid. Apart from the braking system, it can, under certain conditions, substitute for clutch fluid. 2. Power steering fluid. In addition to its use in power steering systems, it can, under specific conditions, replace automatic transmission fluid (ATF).