2007-08-12 05:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a 2001 Dodge Neon
2007-08-12 09:05:24 · update #1
These morons are confusing transmission fluid, which you can use for power steering, with brake fluid. Brake fluid will destroy the seals in a power steering unit made for pertroleum based hydraulic fluid.
2007-08-12 07:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some vehicles use the same fluid for the steering and the brake system. If you car is different, I would flush the power steering system as both fluids don't have the same density.
Good luck!
2007-08-12 12:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mazda man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on how much fluid, a few ounces will likely not matter it is actually a secret ingredient to slow leaks in some additives. If you just added it and not run the car if it was much fluid you can drain it or siphon it out now. But if you ran the car, it is too late just wait and see.
Be calm it won't likely hurt the system.
2007-08-12 12:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Vince J 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the car. Some cars use the same fluid for the two.
2007-08-12 12:32:13 · answer #4 · answered by terje_treff 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both are designed as hydraulic fluid, so there should be no real problem. However, I would check with a car mechanic.
2007-08-12 12:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it doesnt matter cause you can use brake fluid to top up power steering.
2007-08-12 12:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on your car.....year & make........brake fluid is glycol base.....power steering is oil base.....they do not mix.....diethylene glycol [brake fluid] will have a tendency to destroy any rubber part,s that are not specially compounded...if all rubber seal,s are neopreme....you,ll be fine.....if not ....trouble.......have your system drained & refilled...good luck!
2007-08-12 12:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by slipstream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. When did you find out about your mistake. Right after you put it in, how much did you put in a day or two later. If it got it in time i would think no damage.
2007-08-12 12:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally they are the same, but do not drive it for very long. Take it to a mechanic and have it flushed.
2007-08-12 12:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by Jody D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋