A Capful of Trans Fluid Makes the Pecking Go Down?

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Jan 19, 2013 | 09:03 PM

#16

The_ocho

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From: Vegas

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

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Originally Posted by Bustedback

A little brake fluid in the power steering system will help seal up a leaky steering box.

Fun fact. Power steering fluid in your brake system will get you home but kill your master cylinder. Lol

Jan 19, 2013 | 09:18 PM

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cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by The_ocho

Fun fact. Power steering fluid in your brake system will get you home but kill your master cylinder. Lol

Not a good idea.

Jan 19, 2013 | 11:30 PM

#18

Radi

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From: Wisconsin

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by The_ocho

Fun fact. Power steering fluid in your brake system will get you home but kill your master cylinder. Lol

Depends on how far away you live.

It attacks the rubber seals pretty quickly.

Jan 20, 2013 | 12:16 AM

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Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

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Originally Posted by The_ocho

Fun fact. Power steering fluid in your brake system will get you home but kill your master cylinder. Lol

You would be better off with water in the master cylinder than any petroleum product. Water won't damage the rubber in the system like petroleum based oils.

Jan 20, 2013 | 02:00 AM

#20

fallenknight308

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From: The Dirty 530

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Renix I6

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Now, a capful of brake fluid can do wonders in other applications.......

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Originally Posted by PNWjeeper

Oh? Intriguing, please go on.

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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ

Another one of those miracle tricks that older folks have been doing for decades I'd assume. I'd like to hear about this nonetheless

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bustedback

A little brake fluid in the power steering system will help seal up a leaky steering box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Yep.

In a trans, some seals.

I thought he was going to say it makes a great paint remover, cause it does. That stuff will strip an automotive finish right down to bare metal!
And to the op, no that "trick" will not work as others have stated.