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Title: power steering fluid
Post by: Austin on August 22, 2007, 06:39:00 PM

what kind of oil do you put in the power steering resv on an mc 12?

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: grantgoold on August 22, 2007, 08:49:48 PM

Seems like mine takes the same oil as I put in the crankcase 40wt Delo.

Grant
Sacramento

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: Stan on August 23, 2007, 05:13:08 AM

What does the maintenance manual call for, or is the system not original?

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: TomC on August 23, 2007, 08:33:56 AM

Typically- if you have Sheppard you use 15w-40 engine oil. If you have any other, use ATF. Good Luck, TomC

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: Stan on August 23, 2007, 12:03:44 PM

MCI 5 and 7 with Ross power steering called for #10 non detergent oil.

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: DavidInWilmNC on August 23, 2007, 12:10:18 PM

I've been using non-detergent 30wt in my MC-8. It has the OE steering box. I believe the manual calls for either/or 30 or 40 wt. I'm sure a 12 has a more modern steering box than my 8.

David

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: Barn Owl on August 23, 2007, 12:58:59 PM

I have a Sheppard system. Luke told me to use 30wt. He didn't say non-detergent so I just used what I had around the house. So far so good. Why non-detergent?

Title: Re: power steering fluid
Post by: prevost82 on August 23, 2007, 01:51:48 PM

Less frothing, which causes cavitation and pump go broke
Ron

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