Type F required in 80s TC power steering

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Type F required in 80s TC power steering

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A few years ago, I found it interesting that while plain ol' Dexron was OK for 80s TC automatic transmissions, the owners manuals still call for Type F for the power steering system.

I wonder if this is why.. it's so common for these power steering pumps to leak.. as in, "wrong fluid" ? ?
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Re: Type F required in 80s TC power steering

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These power steering pumps do not inspire confidence. Even when working correctly with fluid at correct level, they do an awful lot of bitching. I ran Mercon V in my ‘87 simply because I didn’t feel like having it and Type F both hanging around.
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Re: Type F required in 80s TC power steering

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I understand, Nick. My '85 leaked a lot more than my current '88 TC.. which hardly leaks at all.
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