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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 11:22am |
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What is the correct power steering fluid for D-15, series 1?
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Eric B
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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 11:47am |
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I like using synthetic 10W 30 engine oil in my D14 power steering, much because of our cold winters. My power steering has improved immensely from a leak by using Lucas power steering stop leak additive.
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Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 12:50pm |
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you can use Power Steering fluid from the Auto Store... Or older versions of Automatic Trans Fluid Type A, F, Dextron 1-2-3 ..( I would not use the new MERCON LV or other synthetic with too many addatives- might effect old seals)..... or you can use Universal tractor Fluid ( UTF)..
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AC720Man
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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 1:29pm |
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I put 10W-30 in my series 1 D17. Have also drained and used Universal hydraulic fluid to see which worked best. Both work fine. Series II went to transmission fluid as Steve stated.
Edited by AC720Man - 21 Jul 2023 at 1:30pm
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DiyDave
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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 4:32pm |
Original owners manual stated 5W20, Non detergent. IIRR... 
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DSeries4
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Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 8:39pm |
ATF or hydraulic fluid. ATF is better in cold weather, but will leak if your seals are weak because the oil is thinner. I run ATF in all of mine. No problems - all my seals are good.
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