Power steering and transmission
#1
Power steering and transmission
So today driving and hose I have connected to the transmission line going to the radiator cracked it started leaking pulled off to the side cause it wouldn't respond at all. Got a new hose that wasn't so old and put it on. When I moved it tho out of someone's gras noticed power steering seemed odd. Once I got someone to bring me transmission fluid I started to drive it and power steering seemed to be fine but when I give it gas it hesitates before actually picking up and going. Went to get back in it to go somewhere and steering felt funny again. So didn't wanna risk it. I know you can use mercon v as power steering fluid, so is there any chance I'm low on power steering from all the fluid keeling out even though it was a transmission line??
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Transmission and power steering are 2 totally separate, unrelated, unconnected systems.
If you're low on power steering fluid, you should put some in. And find the leak, if it's low - it had to go somewhere, it doesn't use it up.
For the transmission, check it when hot, on a level surface, idling in park. Do not overfill. If you did, undo the line and drain some.
If you're low on power steering fluid, you should put some in. And find the leak, if it's low - it had to go somewhere, it doesn't use it up.
For the transmission, check it when hot, on a level surface, idling in park. Do not overfill. If you did, undo the line and drain some.