Accidentally Pouring Brake Fluid into Power Steering Fluid

k3nny · Post by **k3nny** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:22 am

This morning i accidentally poured 'some' amount of Brake Fluid into the Power Steering Oil box.
i did it because my power steering is leaking oil, so i have to frequently check the level.

this morning i picked the wrong bottle, because they're both the same color.

Is it 'ok'? will i get some trouble with this?

Post by **DaiRees** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:51 am

I wouldn't be worried about that kenny, what does the handbook say about the differences between the grades?

Post by **Welly** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:14 am

It's not ideal but it should mix with the power steering oil and shouldn't cause too much trouble.

If I did that though it would force me into doing a power steering fluid change. Easy job but something we're all guilty of neglecting I believe.

TooT · Post by **TooT** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:52 pm

Welton wrote: Easy job but something we're all guilty of neglecting I believe.

Good point. Ive never changed the power steering fluid on any of my cars

Anyone know when the recommened time is?

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:03 pm

no recommended time really, just when it gets to the stage when its turned black rather than red, i would flush the system throughly if its contaminated, as BF is too thin for ATF and certainly wont mix

STALLED · Post by **STALLED** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:19 am

I'd change it often - Changing the fluid is alot cheaper than changing the pump due to lack of maintenance!