bssybeep
12-04-2008, 03:28 PM
I'm going to start following the advice of another NCE member posted below. But was concerned if OEM Mitsu power steering fluid and Dex III ATF would mix?
Anybody know? thxs.
"-Every oil change, I use a turkey baster to suck up some brake fluid from the reservior (I take it all the way down to the MIN line) and then fill it up with brand new fluid. My brake fluid, even though the car has over 100k miles is as clear as a brand new Evo's.
You can do this with the power steering fluid as well so that it remains clean and doesn't break down. Old fluid that's been progressively breaking down will wear out the steering gear and lead to other problems. I use DEX III or better ATF when I do this. The life of ATF is about 100k miles at about 60 degrees F. As you go past that temperature, the life shortens drastically. At 220 degrees, it's life is less than a third at 60. ATF that's been broken down is basically just gumming up the internals. So it doesn't hurt to have a bottle around to do a little exchange every oil change. Your rack will thank you"
Anybody know? thxs.
"-Every oil change, I use a turkey baster to suck up some brake fluid from the reservior (I take it all the way down to the MIN line) and then fill it up with brand new fluid. My brake fluid, even though the car has over 100k miles is as clear as a brand new Evo's.
You can do this with the power steering fluid as well so that it remains clean and doesn't break down. Old fluid that's been progressively breaking down will wear out the steering gear and lead to other problems. I use DEX III or better ATF when I do this. The life of ATF is about 100k miles at about 60 degrees F. As you go past that temperature, the life shortens drastically. At 220 degrees, it's life is less than a third at 60. ATF that's been broken down is basically just gumming up the internals. So it doesn't hurt to have a bottle around to do a little exchange every oil change. Your rack will thank you"