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  1. SatMan

    Does GM spec 9985010 PS fluid match Dex IIe?

    Originally Posted By: MolaKule You can use ATF in some vehicles for the PS fluid but do not use PS in an Automatic Transmissions. What does your Saturn's Owner's Manual say to use? Aye, my plans have been for finding a compatible ATF, of which there are some, for my PS. While it calls for...
  2. SatMan

    '97 Saturn S-Series P/S capacity?

    I called Schaeffer earlier and they do not recommend using it in said application. Am going to fall back upon Valvoline MaxLife for this change.
  3. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: David1 You doing a timing belt? or just water pump? Just the pump. The belt is under 6k still. Originally Posted By: sayjac I know you are thinking about a pump lubricant but I'm skeptical of the need for and effectiveness of such a product. IMO, using a quality AF...
  4. SatMan

    Does GM spec 9985010 PS fluid match Dex IIe?

    As mentioned in the title, I'm curious as to if the GM spec 9985010 PS fluid matches up with the Dex IIe specs as indicated by word of mouth. Thank you!
  5. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    I'm honestly not quite sure. At the price of MaxLife, one could get green and a really nice additive for less. Seriously mulling over Schaeffer products right now, so if it can eliminate my transaxle stress whine, I may just throw their additive in for kicks and grins. In regards to the flush...
  6. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: artificialist I just don't see the point, unless something other than Dexcool was added to the system at some time. That is a very good question... Originally Posted By: artificialist If you have a failing pump, the bearings could seize, and then destroy the drive belt...
  7. SatMan

    '97 Saturn S-Series P/S capacity?

    Originally Posted By: artificialist Look in your manual for fluid specs. Some cars would call for PSF, others would call for ATF, and I don't remember what the Saturn S-series used. It calls for power steering fluids meeting GM spec 9985010. I've been reading that TES-295-spec ATF is...
  8. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: David1 Vavoline has so many HIGH MILAGE / MAXX LIFE PRODUCTS now... < snip > I mean what is next??? Maxx LIFE Brake Fluid Not saying maxx life products are bad.. but sheeesh they have maxx life everthing. soon it will be MAXX LIFE Windshield washer fluid Market ALL the...
  9. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Just flush it with Distilled water and convert it to Zerex G05. What would the benefits and downsides to the usage of a HOAT in a GM vehicle? As there's a lot of misinformation about DexCool, my lack of knowledge in this area extremely great. Thank you for the...
  10. SatMan

    '97 Saturn S-Series P/S capacity?

    Awesome! I'll do a complete drain with the two that have been purchased and use any excess to clean up the system a bit further during the following oil change. Thank you again for your assistance. That they are! Modding and working on them is a joy with even a standard garage. A pity...
  11. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: 71Chevyguy Do you have Dex-Cool in there now? I always stuck to Dex-Cool in my SL2 that I used to have and didn't have any issues with it at all. What has been added was DexCool. I can't remember if I bought her with Green or Yellow coolant though. May be a mix at this...
  12. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: sayjac The link should help with your decision. Ah, thank you! It led me to this thread < http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2491912 > that further extrapolated that it's not a 2EHA coolant and contains silicates, phosphates, borates, and...
  13. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Originally Posted By: dparm I dunno, my opinion of "high mileage" products is to not bother unless the car is experiencing problems. Outside of oil, I'd normally agree. I like how Valvoline has ran for me in the past and my daily roundtrip commute is soon to become about 110 mi of alpine...
  14. SatMan

    '97 Saturn S-Series P/S capacity?

    Hello! I'm in the process of getting ready to do a complete drain (including residual expunging via lock to lock twist) and refill of the P/S system on my '97 Saturn SW2 and can't find the capacity anywhere. If it's in the mechanic's manual, I can't find it... How many quarts should I expect...
  15. SatMan

    Valvoline Maxlife Antifreeze worth it?

    Hello! I'm finally getting around to changing over nearly every fluid in my '97 Saturn SW2 (205,564 mi. Unknown mileage/age of antifreeze.) and ran across a few oddball Valvoline products when researching their Durablend line. Having had excellent luck with their MaxLife 5W/30 oil in the past...
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