I put 1 qt of power steering fluid in my coolant reservoir! Help and car has been driven. Ford expedition?
I put 1 qt of power steering fluid in my coolant reservoir! Help and car has been driven. Ford expedition?
Time for a COMPLETE coolant system flush.
In an average car, the fluids in the reservoir do not readily mix with the rest of the system. But the density of the power steering fluid is different that your coolant. The best thing to do is to siphon out any fluids in your coolant reservoir, and then do a flush of your whole coolant system and then replace your coolant liquids. It is a fairly easy thing to do, and most car shops will do it for a nominal fee. I would do it now and not wait.
DUMBASS The cooling system now needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed which I'm sure is above your skill level. Have it towed to a shop.
EPIC FAIL.
Empty the overflow reservoir. Fill with water to the Full line. Use the car… The skimming action of the overflow will gradually syphon the fluid into the reservoir. Keep a watch on it - periodically dump out the reservoir and fill with coolant mix to the full line. Continue this process until all the fluid has been skimmed off.
Flush the radiator and block, then refill with the correct antifreeze/water mix.
Ahahhaaa stuff happens and we all have to learn… You really have no choice but to drain the contaminated coolant, flush the system and refill with new coolant. Power-steering fluid is not harmful to the cooling system but you shouldn't leave it in there. Moving forward, identify the location of;
1. Brake fluid reservoir,
2a. Radiator and 2b radiator expansion tank
3. Wash bottle,
4. Power steering fluid reservoir,
5. Oil filler cap
6. Transmission filler/dipstick tube.
All these orifices take specialised fluid. Learn what kind of liquid goes in which hole
Water and oil don't mix, you now have a gluggy mess
Drain it, clean out the radiator & coolant reservoir. Replace the proper fluid.
How in hell do you make that mistake. Get new anti-freeze, drain and flush the system out then refill it with new water and anti-freeze!
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