Valvoline MaxLife Power Steering Fluid

[reemoe23]

I put some of this in my 1995 Saturn with 169K miles (turkey baster method) recently. I'm the original owner and thought it was about time I changed the PS fluid (I had the brake fluid changed out, as well).

I noticed it is the variety with "stop leak." I did not have any leaks or problems. Should this be OK for my car?

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[StevieC]

Should be fine... It probably just has seal conditioners in it that help make the seals more elastic. Won't do any harm IMO.

 

[TallPaul]

Yeah, I called them once and it is fine whether or not you actually have a leak.

 

[dave1251]

Good stuff. I used it a 97 mustang I had that 86,000 miles on it. I did notice my stearing was a little smoother but that was more than likely the stuff I had was 6 years old.

 

[fito]

Can this be used in Acura/honda vehicles? Mix with any PS fluid?

 

[unDummy]

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=74

 

[ET16]

I wonder whether Maxlife ATF would have the same effect.

 

[Greaser]

Good fluid to use as a preventative measure before leaks occur.That's what Valvoline Techline told me when I asked this very question.Been using it for a couple of years now with good results.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: Greaser
Good fluid to use as a preventative measure before leaks occur.That's what Valvoline Techline told me when I asked this very question.Been using it for a couple of years now with good results.


That's not biased on Valvolines part is it now?

 

[drfeelgood]

I like this stuff. Used in my 1970 SS396 and both quieted the power steering and essentially eliminated a leak from the hoses.

Don't think its recommended for Hondas though.