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L6611983 · 08-08-2018, 06:38 PM

If I'm correct the early 2010 camaros used ATF for the power steering instead of the usual prestone power steering ??

CamaroFred · 08-08-2018, 08:54 PM

From the 2010 owner's manual:

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Hydraulic Power Steering System | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

BowlingSS · 09-12-2018, 11:52 AM

Does my 2011 L99 also use ATF?

Bill

CamaroFred · 09-12-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BowlingSS

Does my 2011 L99 also use ATF?

Bill

No.

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Hydraulic Power Steering System | GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89020661, in Canada 89021186).

It's oil colored, not red like ATF.

BowlingSS · 09-13-2018, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

No.

It's oil colored, not red like ATF.

Is there a diy for flushing the old fluid out?

Thanks.
Bill

canadian ss · 10-23-2018, 01:04 PM

The only difference between ATF and PS fluid is the boiling point and PSI rating.

PS fluid has a higher boiling point and wont degrade as fast compared to ATF.

ATF is roughly 1200 PSI boiling point and PS fluid is roughly 1600 PSi.

BowlingSS · 10-23-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian ss

The only difference between ATF and PS fluid is the boiling point and PSI rating.

PS fluid has a higher boiling point and wont degrade as fast compared to ATF.

ATF is roughly 1200 PSI boiling point and PS fluid is roughly 1600 PSi.

Great info.

Thanks.
Bill

LCPLPunk · 11-12-2018, 03:23 PM

To jump in on this, I saw some full synthetic power steering fluid made for American vehicles at Walmart, is that stuff safe to use?

el ess A · 11-12-2018, 03:55 PM

The part number for the GM fluid has changed twice since the original posted part number of 89020661. It is now 19329448. For how much longer is anyone's guess. List price from GM is $12.52 as of today. You can find it on fleabay for around 11 bucks shipped give or take.

As far as buying the synthetic stuff, it should be ok as long as it doesn't have some sort of stop leak crap in it, or some cheesy cheap store brand. Buy a name brand and you know it'll be quality. It may say it's compatible with the non-synthetic on the bottle. Most are.

It's your car and your money, but for an extra buck, I'd go with a brand name fluid if not the GM stuff. If it's Prestone full syn for AMERICAN CARS (has the BLUE stripe on the bottom of the label), it claims to be mixable with factory fill stuff, and it's about the same price point as the GM stuff.

krisprz2010camaross · 11-12-2018, 04:48 PM

Is there supposed to be a certain mileage where you need to flush and refill the powered steering fluid?

el ess A · 11-12-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

Is there supposed to be a certain mileage where you need to flush and refill the powered steering fluid?

Unless I'm missing something, I don't recall seeing anything in the owner's manual about replacing the fluid. Obviously if the system has been opened or had a leak or some event, you may want to change it out. Also, it's at your discretion I suppose if it makes you feel better at night.

Keeping check on the level and topped off and if it's a little darker it's ok. I'd say as long as it's not contaminated, you should be ok.

krisprz2010camaross · 11-12-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Unless I'm missing something, I don't recall seeing anything in the owner's manual about replacing the fluid. Obviously if the system has been opened or had a leak or some event, you may want to change it out. Also, it's at your discretion I suppose if it makes you feel better at night.

Keeping check on the level and topped off and if it's a little darker it's ok. I'd say as long as it's not contaminated, you should be ok.

Yeah. I checked my fluid level a couple weeks ago just out of curiosity and it’s still fine. No leaks either.

imponte · 11-04-2019, 03:30 PM

Hi guys, i know this is a old thread. but i have a question. How much i need fluid for the power steering fluid change? Can i use that oil?
https://www.amazon.com/Motul-Automat...2902968&sr=8-1

My car is 2010 camaro ss. Thank you.

LCPLPunk · 11-04-2019, 07:31 PM

1 bottle would be plenty, and yes, you can use that.

08-08-2018, 06:38 PM	#1
L6611983 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 320	Power steering fluid If I'm correct the early 2010 camaros used ATF for the power steering instead of the usual prestone power steering ??

09-12-2018, 11:52 AM	#3
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11-12-2018, 03:23 PM	#8
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	To jump in on this, I saw some full synthetic power steering fluid made for American vehicles at Walmart, is that stuff safe to use? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

11-12-2018, 03:55 PM	#9
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	The part number for the GM fluid has changed twice since the original posted part number of 89020661. It is now 19329448. For how much longer is anyone's guess. List price from GM is $12.52 as of today. You can find it on fleabay for around 11 bucks shipped give or take. As far as buying the synthetic stuff, it should be ok as long as it doesn't have some sort of stop leak crap in it, or some cheesy cheap store brand. Buy a name brand and you know it'll be quality. It may say it's compatible with the non-synthetic on the bottle. Most are. It's your car and your money, but for an extra buck, I'd go with a brand name fluid if not the GM stuff. If it's Prestone full syn for AMERICAN CARS (has the BLUE stripe on the bottom of the label), it claims to be mixable with factory fill stuff, and it's about the same price point as the GM stuff. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

11-12-2018, 04:48 PM	#10
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10-23-2018, 01:04 PM	#6
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	The only difference between ATF and PS fluid is the boiling point and PSI rating. PS fluid has a higher boiling point and wont degrade as fast compared to ATF. ATF is roughly 1200 PSI boiling point and PS fluid is roughly 1600 PSi.

11-04-2019, 03:30 PM	#13
imponte Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Turkey Posts: 62	Hi guys, i know this is a old thread. but i have a question. How much i need fluid for the power steering fluid change? Can i use that oil? https://www.amazon.com/Motul-Automat...2902968&sr=8-1 My car is 2010 camaro ss. Thank you.

11-04-2019, 07:31 PM	#14
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	1 bottle would be plenty, and yes, you can use that. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete