1990 Ford Bronco While Checking Power Steering Fluid Red Would There E

1990 FORD BRONCO
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CAMERONHART
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while checking my power steering fluid it was red, why would there e transmission fluid in my power steering fluid?
Feb 25, 2013 at 2:03 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Basically they are the same hydraulic fluid. Transmission fluid is just dyed red to help identify the source of leaking fluid.
Feb 25, 2013 at 2:13 AM
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