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Old 05-16-06, 07:31 PM
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Couple quick question about fluids??

What kinda coolant do people use?
Peak, Prestone, or what?

What kinda power steering fluid to use?
Most I find say that they are for "some" imports

Also, am I missing something for putting all the shifter back together? I think I am but I am not sure.
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I don't think any special brand of coolant or power steering fluid is needed.
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Now that you ask, any antifreeze and fuild would be fine, but always use distilled water.
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What does the distilled water do?
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its free from impurities, such as chemicals to treat it, which could cause excess corrosion inside the engine and also on the aluminum radiator. I was just going to roll with the premix 50/50 coolant. Prolly a house brand of power steering fluid.
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Originally Posted by idsigloo
What does the distilled water do?
Most tap waters are very high in minerals and phosphates.

Phosphates are very bad for your motor, and minerals bond to parts and cause wear to the water pump.

I use Prestone for coolant, and any cheap ATF for power steering fluid
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I always use peak 50/50. And protein shakes are my power steering fluid
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