If you accidentally poured a small amount of windshield wiper fluid in your power steering reservoir - will it cause damage?

Answer I would replace that unfortunate mixture with fresh power steering fluid using the recommended fluid for the type of vehichle. Some use ATF (automatic transmission fluid) or Mineral Type fluid or most commomly regular Power Steering Fluid. Now...to change the old fluid.

Find the return line to the reservoir. This line will be near the top of the the reservoir and under much less pressure than the feed/suction line. With the engine OFF...disconnect the return line from the reservoir.

Have a helper hold this hose into a bucket. Start the engine...do not rev it! SLOWLY turn the steering wheel all of the way to right..then all the way to the left..then return it to the center position.

Turn off the engine. This will empty the system. NEXT..put the return hose back on and secure it.

Fill the reservoir with new fluid and replace the cap. Start the engine and repeat the wheel turning step once again. Stop the engine and check the fluid level.

Fill the reservoir to the specified level. PRESTO! You should be in good shape as far as the power steering fluid.

HOPE THIS HELPS. John In Montana.

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