I poured some power steering fluid into engine by mistake what should I do?

Question

About half a quart

Answer 1

It's actually a good idea to run a half quart of trans fluid or power steering fluid in an engine for about 500 miles prior to an oil change. P/s or trans fluid is very high detergent, and will help clean your engine. So don't sweat it, just drive it a bit then get oil changed!!!

Answer 2

I don't think it will cause any serious damage, but you should get your oil changed in the next day or so.

Power steering fluid is not the same as engine oil, and the film strength and propertieis are not the same.

Answer 3

It shouldn't cause any problems in the short run, but if you leave it in there, it might get whipped into a frothy mess that could possibly block some of the thin tubes in the radiator. I would drain as much of the coolant as possible and replace it. If you're really worried, either have the cooling system flushed or get a kit to do it yourself.

Answer 4

Well unless you are into engine fires? I would say go buy 5 qts of cheap 10 wt oil drain your enginecompletely, add the cheapo 10 wt run 5 mins and drain again, then check to see if you got it alll in the drain pan.. an engine flush agent wouoldnt hurt, then replace with correct fluid type and poof done

Answer 5

I'm surprised no one brought it up, but that little bit may actually just clean the inside of the engine a bit...but everyone is right too, don't just leave it in there...

Answer 6

It shouldn't hurt it, but I would go get an oil change. That will empty it out.

Answer 7

Go get an oil change immediately.