Power Steering system flush,1 person?

CHPMustang

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To my knowledge all 1999-2003 7.3L powerstrokes came with ATF for use in the Power steering system.
 

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very interesting! learn something new everyday:sweet
I too was surprised to learn that ATF was used when we took delivery of our 99 which made things simplified as I didn't need to stock separate power steering fluid.sweet
 

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very intresting guess it is time to start do some service on the truck now. That is very intresting about the atf in the ps pump.
 

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transmission fluid is the recommended fluid for Powerstrokes..
About half of the vehicles we service specify ATF, the other half some form of the clear
 

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is atf used for the brakes as well or do you still use brake fluid for that?
The brake system requires "DOT 3" brake fluid.
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So I did this today. I found if you slam on the brake and keep the wheel pegged the fluid shoots out. However a little to fast, I got air into the pump. So I just shut the motor off and then just turned the wheel back and forth a few times and the air got out. Then I got about 3 quarts through and the fluid was nice and red not black like it started.

Oh, the one thing I did differently was I sucked all the old fluid out of the reservoir first and then refiled it with fresh before I started this.

P.S. I found this thread through the search function on this site. This place is awesome! Thank you to all who help and give moneys!!!!:clap:
 

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