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Old 11-02-2009, 08:28 PM   #48 (permalink)
octaneman
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Re: Quick emergency fixes....

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Originally Posted by Eternalism View Post
Make note: brake fluid and power steering fluid are the same so if your out of one you can use the other.


Power steering and brake fluids are NOT the same, it is foolish and setting a dangerous precedent. The major fundamental differences are that power steering fluid has high boiling point, low freezing point. Brake fluid has very low compressibility, and a high boiling point. If P/S fluid is added to the master cylinder it is corrosive and all the o-rings and seals swell very quickly creating a dangerous situation on the road.

Do not under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES add anything to braking systems other then what manufacturer recommends.

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