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heeeellppp, mechanic used regular PS fluid!!

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Default heeeellppp, mechanic used regular PS fluid!!

My mechanic in an effort to be a nice guy topped off my power steering resevoir with regular power steering fluid. It was at the min mark(resevoir is leaking), and it is now at the full mark. I don't have any time to flush out the system until sunday, will it be okay to drive the car with the "contaminated" fluid for just a few days, or will it instantly kill all the seals in the rack and pump? thanks,
 
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Default RE: heeeellppp, mechanic used regular PS fluid!!

Drain and refill ASAP. It costs around $1,000 to replace the rack.
Good luck
 
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Default RE: heeeellppp, mechanic used regular PS fluid!!

the soonest i would be able to do this is friday after work, if i drive the car for a couple of days do you think it will be ok? Keep in mind its not totally full of regular power steering fluid, just topped off with it?
 
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