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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Jagbuff, Feb 22, 2008.

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  1. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

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    #1 Jagbuff, Feb 22, 2008
    I have made a number of stops at different Shell gas stations and cannot get my hands on the Shell Donax TA hydraulic fluid needed for my steering pump - I guess gas station these days are more interested in selling beverages for the drivers!
    What is an acceptable substitute?
     
  2. spider348

    spider348 Formula 3

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    #2 spider348, Feb 22, 2008
    I used Mobil 1 synthetic power steering fluid. Specs appear to meet or exceed the Shell product. My opinion only, no data to back claim.
     
  3. kosmo

    kosmo Formula 3

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    #3 kosmo, Mar 21, 2009
    Spider man, what car did you use the mobil 1 in?
     
  4. FerrariChallenged

    FerrariChallenged Karting

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    #4 FerrariChallenged, Mar 22, 2009
    Donax TA is equal to the Dexron II trans fluid specification, if you have a bottle of TA, you will see a II E designation on the bottle. Dexron II has pretty much been replaced by Dexron III/Mercon non synthetic ATF fluid. You can use this or a synthetic if you want, Donax TX is equal to synthetic ATF.
     
  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 tazandjan, Mar 22, 2009
    Frenchie- We used Valvoline MERCON®V fully synthetic ATF in my 575M's steering. Works like a charm.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  6. carl4emaj

    carl4emaj Karting

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    #6 carl4emaj, Mar 23, 2009
    i found out that redline sells a fully synthetic fluid which is equal to your trans fluid as well ....hope this helps
     

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