Is Brake fluid on car same as the Power steering fluid??

Question

I just poured some dot III brake fluid into my power steering container... oh my god.. did I just made a stupid mistake??

Answer 1

Look at the bright side. Pretty soon your steering will stop just great!!

Answer 2

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Is Brake fluid on car same as the Power steering fluid??
I just poured some dot III brake fluid into my power steering container... oh my god.. did I just made a stupid mistake??

Answer 3

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking mechanism near the wheels. It works because liquids are not appreciably compressible. Braking applications produce a lot of heat so brake fluid must have a high boiling point to remain effective and must also not freeze under normal temperatures. These requirements eliminate most water-based solutions.

Power steering Fluid

The function of this fluid is basic: transmitting hydraulic pressure to make steering easy—but achieving a seamless system operation over a wide variety of conditions is not. The fluid must perform consistently in any situation, from sub-zero to triple-digit temperatures, and both ambient and under-hood temperatures. It also must function when the engine is at idle or full-throttle, and under high pressure, all the while providing adequate lubrication to pump and control valve assemblies, maintaining integrity of rubber components in the system, and promoting noise-free system operation. And your fluid has to do all of these things over an extensive period of time!

From above it is quite easy to understand that the purpose of the above two oils are different.

Please drain the oil filled by mistake and use the appropriate one to get the optimum and safe result.

Answer 4

Drain the fluid by disconnecting the return hose in a container then add new Power steering fluid to it and it should be OK, don't start the engine or you will need to flush the system, you might want to do the flush anyway. Good Luck and GOD Bless

Answer 5

I think their chemically different. I know that mixing power steering fluid in the brake fluid reservoir is very bad(can cause brake failure) but i'm not sure about the opposite.

Answer 6

Yes you did! Have you power steering system flushed as soon as possiable! Not just drained, but FLUSHED. Brake fluid will seperate and cause air bubbles and It will also destroy the seals in the system. I have been a mechanic for 11 years, and I have seen the damage that can occur.

Answer 7

not what you wasnted to do. all the different typed of power steering available none resemble brake fluid. dont start the car and evacuate the system.
honda,acura : honda power steering fluid
gm vehicle: standard power steering fluid
ford early systems: type f transmission fluid
ford later system standard atf
dodge atf/ power steering fluid.
volkswagon mineral oil( i have been told)
nissan atf
how about this give me a make, model and year and ill tell ya what you need

Answer 8

you sure did brake fluid is brake fluid but once it is contaminated it is acid trans fluid will work as power steering fluid good luck if you ever use brake fluid in the rite place be sure it is not cont.

Answer 9

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Yes. If you haven't driven the car around, try to siphon it out with a turkey baster. If you don't get rid of it, you're brakes will start getting soft on you, and you can start wearing through calipers. I did the same thing on my jeep, wasn't paying attention. i let it go, took about a week before the problems started accumulating. Cost about $80 to get the system flushed.

Answer 10

no its not the same brake fluid has no lubication you should empty you resivoir soon for power sterring fluid i always liked using atf auto tranny fluid brake fluid is bad stuff it will eat paint you need to drain it asap

Answer 11

No they are very different and after you drain the power steering pump out keep your fingers crossed because you will most likely need to replace it at some later date.