Redline Power Steering fld in Type F system?

[TallPaul]

I have three vehicles that take Type F transmission fluid in the power steering pump. I am thinking of running Redline in them next time I change the fluid. Redline power steering fluid is listed to fit nearly any application including Type F, Dexron, Mercon, etc. I always thought you didn't mess with a Type F system putting anything but Type F in them as Type F was not friction modified, whereas Dexron and others are. The Redline Racing ATF is Type F, but very thick (10 cSt) whereas their PS fluid is a bit under 7 cSt. I just wonder how Redline's one power steering fluid can fit all these varying applications and if anyone has used the Redline PS in a Type F steering pump, did it work out in the long run?

 

[Big Jim]

I have used Mercon in power steering systems that called for Type F for years with no problems. My fluid of choice is usually Mobil 1 ATF which meets Mercon specs.

 

[brianl703]

I've put Mercon in both my 1988 Mustang and my 1996 Contour power steering with no problems.

I've heard that the factory fill on many cars with type F specified in the manual may actually have been Mercon...

 

[TallPaul]

Thanks.