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Is brake fluid the same as power steering fluid?

April 26, 2017Brake fluid power steering

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Is brake fluid the same as power steering fluid?

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Brake and power steering fluids are totally different and must never be substituted. Brake fluid is generally an alcohol based fluid. Power steering fluid is generally a petroleum based fluid. Petroleum will rapidly destroy the seals and rubber components of a brake system. Brake fluid on the other hand, will not lubricate the power steering system and will quickly promote corrosion in the system.