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Subject:Re: PS fluid vs ATF: No Leaks
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:53:10 -0800

Mine no longer leaks either (cross my fingers) and I went from PS fluid to
ATF D4 by redline...

>From: Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>

>
>I made the mistake of using power steering fluid in my '85, and it started
>leaking like crazy.  I have since replaced it with ATF that has a sealant
>in
>it (for older cars), and the leak has stopped.  I am left wondering if the
>specific chemical makeup of the rubber seals reacts to/with the ATF to stay
>soft and fluffy.
>
>It pays to pay attention.
>
>Bill Marshall
>85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
>Aurora, IL

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