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okay to mix power steering fluid w/ atf? 850 1996

posted by  Paul_McBride on  Thu Feb 9 15:42 CST 2006
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850 GLT, Automatic, 110K

Hi Folks,

I replaced the power steering pump (see recent post), and I have a question regarding fluid compatibility. The mechanic who did the job filled the reservoir of the new unit with power steering fluid. Beforehand, the car had ATF. The blend seems to work fine, though. No noises or whines.

1. Is this mixture of ATF and PSF okay for the time being?

2. I have also read a lot about folks using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. If I were to do the turkey baster flush over a few days, is there any problem with mixing synthetic with the ATF/power steering fluid blend that's in there right now? ATF, PSF, and Mob1: seems like a crazy coctail to me--although maybe not as crazy as a popular drink in Spain called calimocho, a mix of Coca-Cola and red wine.

Thanks!
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1982 240 DL (265K) , 1996 850 GLT (110K)






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