1984 Chevrolet Camaro Someone Put Power Steering Flue Dipstick Think

1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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SJKNOT2DAY
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If someone put power steering flue in the dipstick we think is for transmission fluid. What will happen to the car? It is a 1984 chevy camaro 350 engine 8 cylinder
Mar 10, 2013 at 5:31 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Most power steering systems use a transmission grade oil, if you are at all concerned get a transmission service done, are you sure it was power steering oil added?
Mar 10, 2013 at 6:33 AM
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SJKNOT2DAY
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Yes we are just trying to make sure which dip stick it was put in as there are two in the engine.
Mar 10, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If small amount of trans type oil was added to engine that is not a huge problem, if you find out what was added where let me know.
Mar 10, 2013 at 7:32 AM
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