Had trouble with Prestone Power Steering Fluid?

[Michael J.]

Anyone had any trouble using Prestone Power Steering Fluid in Jags with power assisted steering?

My steering rack in my 87 XJ6 has been leaking for a while. I just put a rebuilt steering rack in the car and filled the system using the Prestone fluid. In the space of fifteen minutes I had fluid pouring out of both rack gaiters.

Even if the fluid attacked the seals, I would not have expected it in 15 minutes.

What experiences have you had?

 

[PhilW]

I don't think anything reacts with seals that fast - especially both of them. I'd look at the seals to see if they were installed backwards (if at all). Even human re-builders make mistakes.

Phil.

 

[LarryK]

An 87 XJ6 uses Dexron III of Type F ATF for power steering fluid not a power steering fluid found in most cars. I use type F for fewer leaks.