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Originally Posted by qwerty
Does ATF cause transmission seals to leak?
My power steering system has been using ATF for 27 years. Works fine.
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There are two mineral-based fluids that are extremely flexible and can't hurt the PS system, because they often replace Dexron III when not available:
LHM is one, found usually only in Europe or Canada.
Kendall Hyken Glacial Blue is the other, it's a superviscous, highly flame resistant hd used in aircraft valve bodies and landing gear. It's used because it's viscous up to 300 degrees and down to -80 F.
Because it is so much in demand, it's pretty cheap: 5.00 a gallon. I buy it in eight-gallon tubs because it's compatible with all mineral-fluid based Euro systems, especially Rolls, Bentley Audi and Citroen. I have to assume it would work in all older models of MB because it is a listed substitute for Dexron III.
All my hydropneumatic suspension cars use that and/or LHM.