Ok I put engine oil in the power steering area and then didn't realize I did that until today. Then I put some powersteering in there should I have oil change or will it be ok?
2006-07-21 11:22:34 · 7 answers · asked by littleman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
change it out and flush out your lines, you will need to replace it or risk damage to your steering box or pump
2006-07-21 11:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Adam K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You run the risk of clogging the power steering pump and lines, oil isn't the same as the version of power steering fluid it is different viscosity and residue. You need to have a shop flush it.
2006-07-21 11:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weird part is I don't remember if I did or not put the oil into the power steering area...so I am not sure if I did or not.
2006-07-21 11:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mike J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Won't hurt much, might dirty up quick because of the detergents in it..... I'd use the tried and true turkey baster method, every few days get out there and suck out as much as you can and replace it with the correct fluid..... has to be done anyway to insure the pump lasts.
2006-07-21 17:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they are both oil based but if I were you I would have the system flushed before it damages the pump and rack and pinion seals
2006-07-21 11:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by theonegootwo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Littleman..get thy auto to thy shop. Today
2006-07-21 11:29:32 · answer #6 · answered by WiseWon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wont hurt anything,just dont do it anymore,but no it wont hurt anything this time.
2006-07-21 13:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋