Question about power steering fluid - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

TaurusSHO · 01-23-2013, 03:14 PM

The Taurus needed some power steering fluid, so I went to the store to get some. I went there looking to get Valvoline ATF that says recommended for Mercon V applications. I got that, but also noticed a bottle of just plain Valvoline power steering fluid. So I got that too and can take one back later. Which do I use?

behlinla · 01-23-2013, 03:41 PM

Use ATF (MERCON or MERCON V), not power steering fluid.

TaurusSHO · 01-23-2013, 03:47 PM

Ok, thanks. Why would they offer a bottle of regular power steering fluid? Just wondering.

behlinla · 01-23-2013, 03:50 PM

Regular PS fluid was used in older cars, so that's why they still have it. Most cars these days use ATF as PS fluid, but there might be a few new cars that still use traditional PS fluid instead.

bmwides · 01-23-2013, 03:50 PM

I'm confused...you went to get power steering fluid but purchased ATF? What is your vehicle suppose to use?

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behlinla · 01-23-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwides

What is your vehicle suppose to use?

MERCON V automatic transmission fluid in the PS reservoir.

bmwides · 01-23-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by behlinla

MERCON V automatic transmission fluid in the PS reservoir.

As a new owner of a Taurus my knowledge is limited but does every generation use MERCON V?

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TaurusSHO · 01-23-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwides

As a new owner of a Taurus my knowledge is limited but does every generation use MERCON V?

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Don't know, but it will say in your manual.

crackhead · 01-23-2013, 04:22 PM

Ford has said Mercron V is a replacement for all previous versions.

behlinla · 01-23-2013, 05:16 PM

I think gen 1-2 specified PS fluid, but it's been Mercon ATF since at least 1996. Of course check your owner's manual to be sure.

01-23-2013, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
TaurusSHO Member Member Number: 44078 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 1997 Ford Taurus GL Vulcan V6 192,000 miles and counting Visit: My Garage Posts: 247 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 2	Question about power steering fluid The Taurus needed some power steering fluid, so I went to the store to get some. I went there looking to get Valvoline ATF that says recommended for Mercon V applications. I got that, but also noticed a bottle of just plain Valvoline power steering fluid. So I got that too and can take one back later. Which do I use? Last edited by TaurusSHO; 01-23-2013 at 03:28 PM.

01-23-2013, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
bmwides Junior Member Member Number: 52074 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lexington, KY Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2010 Taurus SEL AWD 3.5L Duratec V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 46 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Question about power steering fluid I'm confused...you went to get power steering fluid but purchased ATF? What is your vehicle suppose to use? Sent from AutoGuide.com App

01-23-2013, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
crackhead Devoted Member Member Number: 85 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southern Maryland Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,096 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 13	Ford has said Mercron V is a replacement for all previous versions. __________________ 2000 Duratec SE White Wagon <span style="font-family:Optima">Voom: FPS X-Cal2

01-23-2013, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,621 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Use ATF (MERCON or MERCON V), not power steering fluid.

01-23-2013, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
TaurusSHO Member Member Number: 44078 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 1997 Ford Taurus GL Vulcan V6 192,000 miles and counting Visit: My Garage Posts: 247 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 2	Ok, thanks. Why would they offer a bottle of regular power steering fluid? Just wondering.

01-23-2013, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,621 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Regular PS fluid was used in older cars, so that's why they still have it. Most cars these days use ATF as PS fluid, but there might be a few new cars that still use traditional PS fluid instead.

01-23-2013, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,621 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	I think gen 1-2 specified PS fluid, but it's been Mercon ATF since at least 1996. Of course check your owner's manual to be sure.

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