motor oil added to power steering fluid

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drain the resevoir motor oil viscosity is thicker than power steering and could screw with the power assist
Jan 19, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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drain the resevoir motor oil viscosity is thicker than power steering and could screw with the power assist
Jan 19, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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Managed to pour 1/4 cup motor oil to power steering fluid in my car. What effect will this have and what should I do? Thanks.
Jan 19, 2006 at 10:15 AM
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