Thread: Running Trans oil as engine oil

Correct, that is why you find some makers specify Automatic transmission fluid in their power steering systems.

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

Correct, that is why you find some makers specify Automatic transmission fluid in their power steering systems.

I have used tranny fluid as PS fluid before. No issues there.

Originally Posted by Zef_66

I have used tranny fluid as PS fluid before. No issues there.

Yea, it is an "old school" sort of "trick" that ATF has a lot more detergent to help clean out systems, like the power steering. I would not condone it, honestly, as you are better off just flushing the system and installing a filter if there is that big of a concern. How it turned into the oiling system as the OP suggests baffles me a bit, though.