Failure to change fluid will destroy your power steering pump a costly replacement.
Land rover discovery 2 power steering fluid.
Some land rover discovery owners report fluid leaks after a certain mileage because of bad pipes or seals.
Also never use power steering fluid.
I need to change the power steering pump on my 03 discovery 2 and there is bound to be some loss or leakage of fluid when the old unit is removed.
I have lost 2 pumps in 50000km.
Changing fluids is one of the cheapest ways to keep your power steering system working well for years to come.
Ace fluid where ambient temperature falls below 20 c 4 f use only texaco cold climate power assisted steering fluid psf 14315.
Purchase the fluid only from the dealer.
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In looking for synthetic power steering fluid i have been told all sorts of different things.
You can use atf dex 3 as an alternative.
Hi mhm he asked me what i used and i said just halfords ps fluid he said what atf i said yes it was the recommended stuff he then told me that it was the wrong fluid i didnt catch what he said it should be and atf will attack the seals and im lucky not to have damaged my steering box etc and to keep an eye on it now in case any other parts of the system start leaking.
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Given that the special power steering fluid stc 50519 in the system is probably 10 years old i may as well drain and refill with new pas fluid.
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Keep the cv joint on your land rover discovery i range rover classic or defender 90 110 well lubricated and protect against.
This info is coming from both the dealer and a reputable local rover mechanic.
If you have a leak in your power steering system you should first of all find and fix it and we are ready to supply you all necessary materials for that including land rover discovery power steering fluids.
Of mine has a 2004 td5 that had a leaking power steering box which i have just replaced for him i used just normal power steering fluid in it but he is a bit worried as some one told him that it.