Powersteering fluid capacity and type, opinions and advice?

[cdherman]

From a 1978, Ford saginaw box, same year PS pump.

I know Ford would have recomended Type F ATF and barring suggestions that sound better, that is what I will probably use.

Any idea how many quarts I need?

[fitzwell]

if it was me, and a new sytem...Royal Purple Synthetic. Be aware, it this is used pump/box combo, you will find any leaks. If you don't want to use synthetic fluid,or it IS a used system Valvoline Max life fluid is good quality stuff. i'd get 2 quarts just to start with. Remember to take the wheel almost lock to lock (slowly) 5-10 times, to bleed the air out of it.


just my

[Banjo]

I've used any kinda power steering fluid or ATF in mine, but it leaks so bad anyhow it couldn't possibly matter.