Snake Oil.

The Vanagon PS system uses ATF (automatic transmission fluid) Dextron
II. Not Power Steering Fluid. If your pump is moaning and groaning on a
cold start, the pump is in the first stages of giving up the ghost. If
you have put Power Steering Fluid in it, save yourself a hassle and go
ahead and get the new pump. Also, expect to replace some seals in the
system as well - automotive power steering fluid will cause you seals to
leak and other bad things to happen.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Meeks wrote:
> I'm looking at a bottle of ATP power steering protectant AT-213, a
> synthetic blend that's supposed to "Eliminate whines and noise in
> Power Steering Systems" and "Lubricates and protects Racks and Pumps.
> Snake Oil??
>
> Anyone tried this? I'd really like some feedback before I try it on my
> noisy when cold PS pump.
>
> --
> John Meeks
>
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>
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