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Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
I mistakenly put power steering fluid in my oil. What will happen to the car
Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 3:35 AM

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Tiny
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I would drain all the oil out and put fresh oil back in and you should be ok.A little power steering fluid isn't going to kill anything.
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 3:45 AM
Tiny
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I'd drive it till the next oil change! Unless I put 2 or 3 quarts of the wrong stuff in!
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Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 4:11 AM

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