plasticpat Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 A buddy of mine (non member) who drives a 2006 Mondeo TDCI has had a mishap and accidentally put DOT4 Brake fluid in to the Power steering fluid reservoir . Does it begin and end with just emptying the steering reservoir of the mixed fluids and top up with the appropriate spec fluid ? Thanks in advance folks , from him and from me :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Both are Hydraulic fluids.. with differing properties.. The two major oil-based fluids in a vehicle are either: lubricants, or hydraulic fluids. Both.. Brake fluid and Power Steering fluid are classed with Hydraulic fluids. Although they will have *some* lubricating properties (for o-rings & seals), as well as differing properties, and additive packages depending upon their intended function, and specification. Major differences..Power Steering fluid: high boiling point, low freezing point. Brake Fluid: very low compressibility, high boiling point. I would suggest a thorough purge of the fluid before refilling and be observant for any leaking/damaged seals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooge75 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 know a woman(lol) who did the same thing. Car is ok though. actually its still running well.(I think her hubby just sucked out what was in the reservoir then topped up with the right stuff. if it were mines though,I'd wanna make sure it ALL came out(just for the cost of fluid,think its a no-brainer) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticpat Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks a bunch peeps , I'll send him the er 'good news' :) Hope y'all enjoy your weekend :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Was the engine started after the mistake? If it wasn't started/moved then I would just flush the reservoirs out and refill with the correct fluid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticpat Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi Stef , No I don't believe he started the car just that on pouring the last drop of brake fluid in he'd realised what he'd done and got in a bit of a panic . I've since calmed his nerves a bit with the earlier replies . Cheers all the same . :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 +1 on the previous feedback, drain and flush, then refill - jobs a good 'un :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticpat Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Cheers Jeebowhite . Cheers to all on your prompt helpful feedback :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 we aim to please :) let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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