I need to replace the PS fluid in a 2005 Chevy Colorado. What's recommended as I'll be mixing(pumping out/refill reservoir method)? Is the Redline syn going to work here? Says it's also compatible with several ATF fluids.
GM 89021184 power steering equivalent?
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Originally Posted By: hisilver
That truck takes PSF, and does not call for ATF. That said, I've had the best "feel" from the GM stuff. The price isn't crazy either.
Stick with the GM mineral base and maybe 4oz of Lubegard PS additive?
That truck takes PSF, and does not call for ATF. That said, I've had the best "feel" from the GM stuff. The price isn't crazy either.
Stick with the GM mineral base and maybe 4oz of Lubegard PS additive?
We use Castrol for GM and cars that take PS fluid at work and it works well, I have put in GM cold weather PS fluid before in some trouble cars but I think just changing it seems to help as much as the fluid type . We do stick with ATF Multi vehicle for fords and cars that call for ATF and ATF 4 with dodges.
Apologies for the zombie thread but I figured after finding it with a brief search, no reason to begin a new one if a perfectly relevant one exists. I'm also looking at doing a fluid service for a GM 89021184 application. Looks like there are a couple options out there these days, is anything equal or better than the GM fluid? Looking at the following options which I readily found:
1. GM 89021184 $12 for 16oz on amazon
2. AMSOIL power steering fluidCN $9 for 16oz MSRP
3. Preston PSF $6/qt
4. Preston Full Synthetic American PSF $14/12oz on amazon
5. Various house brands PSF
Not sure how much these fluids really vary, might just see what the local Amsoil dealer is selling their stuff. I also saw some Valvoline MaxLife Power Steering Fluid on a local retailer's website, but can't find it listed anywhere else on the web so I'm not sure its still actually produced.
1. GM 89021184 $12 for 16oz on amazon
2. AMSOIL power steering fluidCN $9 for 16oz MSRP
3. Preston PSF $6/qt
4. Preston Full Synthetic American PSF $14/12oz on amazon
5. Various house brands PSF
Not sure how much these fluids really vary, might just see what the local Amsoil dealer is selling their stuff. I also saw some Valvoline MaxLife Power Steering Fluid on a local retailer's website, but can't find it listed anywhere else on the web so I'm not sure its still actually produced.
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Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
Originally Posted by 4WD
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
I have that MityVac fluid extractor. One of the best tools I ever purchased.
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
I have that MityVac fluid extractor. One of the best tools I ever purchased.
4wd
$50 site donor 2026
Originally Posted by Yah-Tah-Hey
Originally Posted by 4WD
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
I have that MityVac fluid extractor. One of the best tools I ever purchased.
Indeed … just as good going in as taking out …
Originally Posted by 4WD
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
I have that MityVac fluid extractor. One of the best tools I ever purchased.
Indeed … just as good going in as taking out …
Originally Posted by 4WD
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
Lucas PSF (the one with conitioners that is marked compatible with "all power steering systems, even Honda") is top notch. I have been using it in both my cars for a few years, and have the smoothest steering ever in both cars.
Some might freak out … but up until a few months ago … used Lucas synthetic PSF in my GM's for many years …
In my Canyon it stopped the oxidation problem of the FF …
This super syringe goes deeper than a turkey baster
(That's Redline MTL loaded in for xfer case injection)
Lucas PSF (the one with conitioners that is marked compatible with "all power steering systems, even Honda") is top notch. I have been using it in both my cars for a few years, and have the smoothest steering ever in both cars.
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