Power steering fluid

[Bobby Brown]

My reservoir is a little low. Any recommendations on my purchase of refill fluid? There are likely new fluids and I’d like to buy the right product. Thanks. 

[Dennis P. DiBari]

Hi Bobby,

     Some of the Auto Parts stores now carry Power Steering fluids that have a stop leak additive.  I believe Prestone and Valvoline are two of them.  If I am a little low, I use one of them.  Seems to work well.  Hope you are well and regards.

Dennis DiBari

[Logan Robb]

I do believe the book calls for ATF in the Power Steering Reservoir. 

I do find mine gets low about every 6 mos, but no drips to my knowledge. As Dennis said, I think Lucas makes a Power Steering additive for a stop leak application. 

Me personally, I am not sure I'd use that in a 60 y/o car, I'd say if its not leaking visibly, then top it off and move on. Just keep an eye on it!

Hope all is well with you! Have a great one!

Logan

[Bobby Brown]

Thanks to you both, Logan and Dennis.  I didn’t look in the repair manual. The owners manual didn’t specify.  I think it’s low since I had the front cover work was done as I don’t see a leak.  

[Dennis P. DiBari]

Bobby,

Just keep an eye on it from time to time as you are doing.

Dennis DiBari

[Phillip Hill]

Hey Bobby 

just adding my. 10 cents worth. I added a power steering filter to mine as it may help keeping the lines clean 

regards

phil

[Dennis P. DiBari]

Hi Phil,

     Do you have a picture of that Power Steering filter you wrote about?  Interesting!

Dennis DiBari (Still working on my grill - inspired by you.)

[Phillip Hill]

Hi Dennis 

see the attached for a picture of the power steering filter 

I replaced the power steering pump a couple of years ago as the old one was leaking badly and spraying fluid everywhere it also was  marking a whining noise ( a bit like the wife sometimes)once I removed the pump I found the the old dip stick in side it which probably didn’t do it any good,since the replacement I have had no problems or fluid loss.a mechanic mate suggested the filter it seemed like a good idea 

im still working on the grill about 70 % finished 

regards 

Phil

[Dennis P. DiBari]

Hi Phil,

     Thank you for posting the picture of the PS filter.  I never saw one of these and I truly like the idea.  By the way, my wife sometimes makes the same whining noise!!!!

Dennis DiBari

[Tony Prichard]

Hi Bob,

The manual calls for GM Power Steering fluid. I bought this from Amazon and it seemed to work well.

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-5073 Power Steering Fluid

The manual says in a pinch you can use Transmission fluid. Comparing the GM Fluid to the Transmission Fluid the GM Fluid seemed a bit thinner. I had 100% transmission fluid in mine and pumped it out and replaced it with the GM stuff. Might have been my imagination but the steering felt a little easier with the GM Fluid.