2001 Ford Truck power steering fluid

2001 FORD TRUCK
178,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLGAC99
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What happens when oil gets poured in the power steering compartment?
Feb 5, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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If it is removed before using, nothing will happen. If you do not remove it, he hydraulic seals in your power steering will be eaten away by engine oil. Your power steering will start to leak and eventually not work at all. Before you drive vehicle, all oil should be drained and cleaned out then filled up with the correct power steering fluid.


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