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Can use ACD substitute for CHF 11S

Hello every body

I want to ask about ps fluid for Mini Cooper

If can I use the acdelco power steering fluid 10-5030 substitute for CHF 11S
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I would just get CHF 11s, I dont see the type of fluid and flow rate of the oil. But it looks to be for stock ( most cars ) power steering fluid, not for MINI CHF 11s. You dont want to damage the pump or anything else.

All I use is CHF 11s .


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Originally Posted by slide mini
Hello every body

I want to ask about ps fluid for Mini Cooper

If can I use the acdelco power steering fluid 10-5030 substitute for CHF 11S


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Generally speaking, mineral oil (CHF 11S) is not compatible with power steering fluid. The 11S is a synthetic, replaced the old 7.1 that many older cars used, particularly, Audi and some newer Jags. 11S is generally compatible for cars that required the older mineral oil, but not the other way around (I am assuming for heat purposes, in an emergency, I suspect it would be OK).


Use the right stuff unless in an emergency. Most auto stores sell it locally if you are in a rush.


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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
I would just get CHF 11s, I dont see the type of fluid and flow rate of the oil. But it looks to be for stock ( most cars ) power steering fluid, not for MINI CHF 11s. You dont want to damage the pump or anything else.

All I use is CHF 11s .


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hose-pics.html


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Originally Posted by gsfent
Generally speaking, mineral oil (CHF 11S) is not compatible with power steering fluid. The 11S is a synthetic, replaced the old 7.1 that many older cars used, particularly, Audi and some newer Jags. 11S is generally compatible for cars that required the older mineral oil, but not the other way around (I am assuming for heat purposes, in an emergency, I suspect it would be OK).


Use the right stuff unless in an emergency. Most auto stores sell it locally if you are in a rush.


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I'm using this acdelco from 2 years with my Mini Cooper it's very good and there's no any problem

Just I ask if there's some one use same as this fluid

Thnx dear for your reply
 
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The European spec power steering fluid that you can get from your local parts store says it's compatible with the 11s fluid that's recommended for our cars. Here is one example:

http://prestone.com/enmx/node/1102

The ac delco you are using doesn't say it's for European cars so I wouldn't use it. Sure it will work, but you really don't want to wreck your power steering rack with incompatible fluids.
 
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Originally Posted by slide mini
I'm using this acdelco from 2 years with my Mini Cooper it's very good and there's no any problem

Just I ask if there's some one use same as this fluid

Thnx dear for your reply
You didn't ask if someone else used the fluid, you asked if it was okay to use. Why would you ask if it is okay to use if you've already been using it for 2 years and you don't think it causes problems? Seems like you already have your mind made up.

Don't use it. Use the CHF 11S.
 
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No.
You can get the correct fluid at most autoparts stores....it is sometimes behind the counter...
NAPA usually has it too.
Dealers sell it...including SOME/MOST VW and Mercedes dealers if you are desperate and a MINIdealer is too far. Use the wrong fluid, and you might be needing to buy a new steering rack....the seals usually start too leak when the wrong stuff is used.

So congratulations!!
Sounds like you used the wrong stuff...nothing bad has happened so far, except you voided your extended warranty on the PS pump. Hopefully your PS rack doesn't start too leak...folks often reports leaks after using the wrong fluid.
Lots of risk to save $10. Risking $2000 in repairs. Ouch. Math doesn't seem too work.
 
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Originally Posted by sevin
You didn't ask if someone else used the fluid, you asked if it was okay to use. Why would you ask if it is okay to use if you've already been using it for 2 years and you don't think it causes problems? Seems like you already have your mind made up.

Don't use it. Use the CHF 11S.
Yes I use it
I want to know if other gays use it and I want ask about deferents between acdelco and chf
If there's some body know about fluids
My experience about acdelco it's fine
If you have a info about a deferents pls tell me
Maybe I changed
every body tell change this fluids
First I want know the deferents

Thank for your reply
 
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Pls any one say don't use it say what the deferent
 
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The ps fluid that comes with your Mini is a completely different kind of blend from the ac delco. The Ac delco is a light bodied mineral oil, the other is a synthetic. The manufacturer specifically says to NOT mix them!

If you read this chart you should see the difference. One is designed for an electro-hydraulic pump, the ac delco for a standard gm pump.
 
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Originally Posted by slide mini
Yes I use it
I want to know if other gays use it
Who knows. Ask them.
 
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Originally Posted by sevin
Who knows. Ask them.
hahahahahahaha, I think there's a thread for them.
 
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Originally Posted by Shawnnn
The ps fluid that comes with your Mini is a completely different kind of blend from the ac delco. The Ac delco is a light bodied mineral oil, the other is a synthetic. The manufacturer specifically says to NOT mix them!

If you read this chart you should see the difference. One is designed for an electro-hydraulic pump, the ac delco for a standard gm pump.
Thank you very much dear for nice info
 
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