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Engine oil in the power steering reservoir

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griff488 | 18:21 Sun 23rd Sep 2007 | Motoring
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I had a temporary bought of insanity and have mistakenly put engine oil into my power steering pump reservoir. DOH!!!
Is this going to cause me problems? or should i drain the system?
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If you have not run the engine and only put a small amount in I would try to empty the reservoir and refill it with new correct oil. If you have put a lot in or run the engine you should get the whole system changed, It may not do the seals any good either.

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