Chimaera PAS fluid

[GarryGT6]

Hi Guys,

PAS reservoir is in need of topping up, i notice Mobil ATF220 seems to be recommended but is there an alternative that is easier to come by? I assume that as long as they are the same grade you can mix.

I kinda need to get some today as I'm heading down to Cornwall in the morning..

would this suffice.. http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluid...

Thanks in advance

Garry

Edited by GarryGT6 on Tuesday 2nd September 16:18

[AV8]

GarryGT6 said:

Hi Guys,

PAS reservoir is in need of topping up, i notice Mobil ATF220 seems to be recommended but is there an alternative that is easier to come by? I assume that as long as they are the same grade you can mix.

I kinda need to get some today as I'm heading down to Cornwall in the morning..

would this suffice.. http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluid...

Thanks in advance

Garry
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Edited by GarryGT6 on Tuesday 2nd September 16:18

Should be fine. Any Dex 2 or 3 ATF would be ok..

[Chuffmeister]

I used the standard Halfords grey colored fluid and it was fine. I also tried Comma PAS fluid, which is red like ATF and it made the steering very light, so drained most of it off and went back to the grey. The steering feels a little heavier, but is more engaging.

Not sure if anybody else has experienced this.

[QBee]

I used Carlube Power Steering Fluid, as advised to by my TVR guy.

[shake n bake]

I noticed once mine got properly hot the steering got heavier and less wffective so im having the fluid changed whilst its in for surgery and service this week.
If its partly the original fluid in there its 18 years old so
Ill give it some slack i guess!

[GarryGT6]

Thanks for the responses guys, topped up and it seems a lot happier.

Last time i got the car serviced David Batty explained the Chim had a bit of a leak on the rack but it was 'manageable' for now. So until i get the rack reconditioned i guess it will be a case of topping it up from time to time

I'd left it standing for a while (2 weeks ish), once started and got to temperature it was producing a hell of a lot of smoke then after a while it settled down. It hasn't happened since so i assume it was related to the fluid leaking from the rack/hose? It was more of a white smoke so i checked for emulsion in the oil but it was very clean..

Any ideas?

Garry

[QBee]

One idea - start a new thread - you will get more responses and quickly

[Chuffmeister]

GarryGT6 said:

Thanks for the responses guys, topped up and it seems a lot happier.

Last time i got the car serviced David Batty explained the Chim had a bit of a leak on the rack but it was 'manageable' for now. So until i get the rack reconditioned i guess it will be a case of topping it up from time to time

I'd left it standing for a while (2 weeks ish), once started and got to temperature it was producing a hell of a lot of smoke then after a while it settled down. It hasn't happened since so i assume it was related to the fluid leaking from the rack/hose? It was more of a white smoke so i checked for emulsion in the oil but it was very clean..

Any ideas?

Garry

The PAS hoses tend to leak around the unions/ hose clips and U-bend to the pump. This drips onto the exhaust as it passes down the side of the block, which will inevitably burn off if the car has been stood for a while. It should smoke that much unless the leak is really bad.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

I've used Halfords own brand (possibly "Advance" or something?) for topping up. It's a bit like Ribena concentrate. My steering system seems fine.

Edited to add: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluid...