Buick Power Steering Fluid

Jan 05, 2006 4 Replies
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I have a 2003 Buick Lesabre. I find that the owner's manual specify a GM fluid only or equivalent. GM Part# 1052884 (Pint) or 105007 (Quart). I went out on the net and found out that you can buy this fluid from any GM dealer. Well I went to Chevrolet and their's has a different part #. If there is anyone out there that works with GM autos maybe they can tell me what is a good equivalent for this special unobtainium fluid that GM has formulated to make us all buy Jap cars. Why is there no after market fluid available.



Art


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Well they changed the part number to 89020661 and there is no equivalent. One quart costs $7.00. Hooray for GM. If I was stuck somewhere far from a Buick dealer I would have to use an unapproved fluid. This is why their bonds are rated junk and when I finish wearing out this car I will be looking to some other make.

Art

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Art,

How did you determine that there is no equivalent to GM's power steering fluid?

All of my GM vehicles specify a GM product for every fluid used in the machine, but they always throw in "or equivalent" in the owner's manual.

Took a look at the Valvoline Web site and noted that their Pyroil power steering fluid is recommended for GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, but not for Honda.

I have trouble believ>> I have a 2003 Buick Lesabre. I find that the owner's manual

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And I certainly agree with you. Aftermarket suppliers will often document that their product is, or is not, compatible with a given application.

Use GM juice if you want, or an aftermarket acceptable if you don't. But DON*T use ATF.

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