Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 13, 2003 Share May 13, 2003 Hi All, Need some expert advise or opinnion here! I don't seem able to find any threads on PSO... There are many threads on Engine oil, ATF and blah blah blah... but what about PSO? 1) Does the grade/type of PSO affects the power steering performance? 2) Why are some vehicles, their power steering 'feel' heavy when turning? 3) How often does PSO need to be changed & normally when? 4) Will changing a 'better' grade/type PSO improves the power steering performance? Hope brudders & sisters can contribute [/color] dragonleo ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear May 13, 2003 Share May 13, 2003 Point 3. I changed the ones on the old scooby... Guess what, that mechanic didn't secure it properly, thus damage the O-ring and causes a leakage.. .. Lived with it for a year, till I can't stand it anymore and got another mechanic to glue up the gap.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 13, 2003 Author Share May 13, 2003 Hi Gad! I wonder if anymore 'Gao Sho' or 'Se Fuu' can offer their 2 cents or 5 cents advice! Really curious to know about PSO impact on power steering function. dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 I don't think there is any difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus 2nd Gear May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 My car manual specify use PSO with spec. G-002-000 (specially for VAG), when check with agent whether those STP PSO can be use?? They also . Anyone can advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 this is a very "cold door" topic... "leng meng". point 2. depends on the manufacturing of the car. the old honda accord's is light that 1 finger turning is possible, not anymore now. heavy cars like merc can hv a lighter steering than lighter makes like hyundai and suzuki. we need an engineer to shed some light. don't think "better' grade wl give lighter steering performance, which is why people dun bother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Author Share May 14, 2003 Hi Simley, Oorrgh! That means this PSO topic is quite tough lah! Any mechanical engineers in MCF? Please shed some lights as to why are some vehicles feel 'heavy' at the steering wheel? dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 Check this out: http://www.howstuffworks.com/steering4.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Author Share May 14, 2003 Hi Saaber! Thanks for the link! dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 You're welcome.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 award you fr posting such tough question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Author Share May 14, 2003 Hi Honestly speaking, I've really have no ideal its gonna be so tough leh! dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Neutral Newbie May 14, 2003 Share May 14, 2003 it's good sometimes. tough challenge the got improvement mah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 22, 2003 Share May 22, 2003 Check your owner's manual, most late model PS systems uses ATF (hydraulic fluid in general) so can be interchanged. Just have to note the standard they use (i.e. Dexron, Mercon or some manufacturer's proprietry standard), for longevity and better thermal tolerance use a synthetic ATF in your PS system as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 23, 2003 Author Share May 23, 2003 Hi Turbobrick, Nice to hear from you! The info I've gather for my 'brick': 1) Auto transmission oil - from Diaqueen SP III 2) Power steering oil - from Shell Dextron II 3) Brake fluid - Shell DOT 4 [/size] Any commence & advise? Thanks dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 23, 2003 Share May 23, 2003 Hi Dragonleo, 1) Auto transmission oil - from Diaqueen SP III (Only use Diaqueen!) 2) Power steering oil - from Shell Dextron II (It's okay to use regular Dex II or III ATF, I'd suggest synthetic one if you're planning to do a flush) 3) Brake fluid - Shell DOT 4 (DOT 4 or 5.1 brake fluid will do, DO NOT use DOT 5!!! It's silicon based and not capatible) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonleo Neutral Newbie May 24, 2003 Author Share May 24, 2003 Hi Turbobrick, Therefore, can I conclude that: 1) Auto transmission oil - from Diaqueen SP III (Only use Diaqueen!) [Amsoil ATF is not recommended] 2) Power steering oil - from Shell Dextron II (It's okay to use regular Dex II or III ATF, I'd suggest synthetic one if you're planning to do a flush) [Amsoil ATF is recommended] 3) Brake fluid - Shell DOT 4 (DOT 4 or 5.1 brake fluid will do, DO NOT use DOT 5!!! It's silicon based and not capatible) [Point noted] Thanks! dragonleo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie May 24, 2003 Share May 24, 2003 Yup! Cheers, Gav ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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