quick question: what should i use to change my power steering fluid? tranny fluid? thanks in advance. ( 2001 MGM)
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Mercon V on the trans fluid. Not sure on the PS fluid.These are highly engineered precision vehicles, the first step in diagnosing the problem is to strike the suspected offending part sharply and repeatedly with a blunt object, then re-test. -
The owner's manual says regular Mercon:
See pages 218 and 240.
My understanding is that Mercon V has a friction modifier to prevent torque converter shudder, and that you don't need this in the power steering system.
2000 Grand Marquis LS HPP, a hand-me-down in 2008 with 128,000 km; 175,000 km as of July 2014
mods: air filter box 'tuba', headlight relay harness, J-mod (around 186,350 km), 70mm throttle body, KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, aluminum driveshaft, ARA3 PCMComment
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+1 regular dex/merc
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rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
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Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Use what you use in your transmission. Keeps number of bottles to a minimum on your shelf.
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Originally posted by GM_Guy View Post
This. The PS system doesn't care all that much what you use. Go for convenience when possible.
Boxes like Type F. They run on Dex/Merc but they make more noise. Roundbody cars have a pump designed after JFK was already in the ground though, so they aren't so cranky.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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I switched my box to Dexron and it came out quiet.
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I switched mine FROM dexron and I took that new power steering pump off the list of things to buy. I'm still rocking the original at 190k and it does not make noise. The Mark VII was the same result. Owner's manual says to use F in the PS pump, so I do.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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