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Old 07-25-08, 11:39 AM
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Question BG Power Steering Fluid, Flush?

Vehicle: 93 SC300 AT

Anyone have experience with BG power steering fluid? I was just going through some old maintenance records from a year ago and the shop did a power steering flush and used BG semi-synthetic power steering fluid. Is there any reason to be alarmed since I should be using Dexron ATF II/III?

From time to time, I do notice some stuttering while turning the steering wheel at very slow parking speeds. Other than that the steering has been fine.

Link to their site: http://www.bgprod.com/products/steering.html
Old 07-25-08, 06:29 PM
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wouldn't worry about it... power steering fluid is just hydraulic fluid, and almost anything will work in there - longevity of the system is the part to be worried about, and a partial synthetic should be as good or better than regular old trans fluid...
Old 07-31-08, 09:40 AM
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I seem to get a good outcome from every BG product or service I have yet tried.

I had my PS flushed with a BG machine & have had a BG tranny flush (with T-IV) on 2 first generation LS models.

The best thing so far may have been the Frigiquiet II for my AC compressor.
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Thanks guys just the responses I have been looking for.
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