I was catching up on threads from yesterdays email notification, etc. and the thread below on Power Steering Fluids. I changed my Power Steering Cooler a few years back, but have never changed fluids in my system. At 13 years old, perhaps that is overlooked maintenance. I will probably use the turkey baster method of swapping it out. I'm not really interested in messing with a bunch of old hoses that aren't giving my any grief.
My manual calls for GM Fluid: 89021186. I can't find the number anywhere, but have read it was replaced with AC Delco Fluid 19329449 in Canada. That is what I have from when I topped my system off when I replaced the cooler. Seems I can use any Power Steering Fluid approved for GM vehicles? Is this correct.
Option 1: Changing the fluid with a Valvoline or Lucas fluid that my local parts store has for GM vehicles
Option 2: Change with Walmart or CT brand till it looks much better and then work new AC Delco fluid back in.
Lastly, any idea what the capacity of the system is so I can get an idea on how much to buy.
Thoughts?
My manual calls for GM Fluid: 89021186. I can't find the number anywhere, but have read it was replaced with AC Delco Fluid 19329449 in Canada. That is what I have from when I topped my system off when I replaced the cooler. Seems I can use any Power Steering Fluid approved for GM vehicles? Is this correct.
Option 1: Changing the fluid with a Valvoline or Lucas fluid that my local parts store has for GM vehicles
Option 2: Change with Walmart or CT brand till it looks much better and then work new AC Delco fluid back in.
Lastly, any idea what the capacity of the system is so I can get an idea on how much to buy.
Thoughts?