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Jun 16 2016 02:08pm
I know this sounds silly but I just want to be sure. Please let me know if any of these are one in the same?

Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Radiator Fluid/flush
Coolant Fluid/flush

I'm quite sure that a radiator flush is the same as a coolant flush, but on the first 3 I think there's a duplicate but I'm not sure which.

At least I know brake fluid is brake fluid :)
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Jun 16 2016 02:13pm
Radiator fluid is engine coolant/antifreeze
A radiator flush vs coolant flush are effectively the same thing. Your coolant/antifreeze cycle through the radiator. You can simply drain the old coolant and add more, or you can use a flushing system (hose and nozzle) to force water through the cooling system to break up buildup and gunk. So I would say they are similar, but not the same.

Transmission and power steering fluid are two different things, one is more viscous and can be used interchangeably, whereas the other cannot. I can't remember which can be used interchangeably though. Not sure about transaxle fluid though.

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This is mostly speculation and things I have picked up by working on my own vehicle. Get a second opinion just in case.

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Jun 16 2016 02:24pm
Quote (4950 @ Jun 16 2016 03:13pm)
Radiator fluid is engine coolant/antifreeze
A radiator flush vs coolant flush are effectively the same thing. Your coolant/antifreeze cycle through the radiator. You can simply drain the old coolant and add more, or you can use a flushing system (hose and nozzle) to force water through the cooling system to break up buildup and gunk. So I would say they are similar, but not the same.

Transmission and power steering fluid are two different things, one is more viscous and can be used interchangeably, whereas the other cannot. I can't remember which can be used interchangeably though. Not sure about transaxle fluid though.

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This is mostly speculation and things I have picked up by working on my own vehicle. Get a second opinion just in case.


Basically, a transaxle is a transmission for a front-wheel drive vehicle. So the transmission/transaxle fluid is going to mean the same thing for a single vehicle.

This post was edited by Surfpunk on Jun 16 2016 02:26pm
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Jun 16 2016 02:26pm
You need blinker fluid
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Jun 16 2016 02:29pm
Just buy a tesla
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Jun 16 2016 02:30pm
there's a sf full of people who know this stuff
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Jun 16 2016 02:30pm
Quote (Gratuitous @ Jun 16 2016 03:26pm)
You need blinker fluid



Yeah I couldn't get it in stores. Had to special order it online. Cost me a whole paycheck

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there's a sf full of people who know this stuff


He's a retired mod. Obviously not smart enough.

This post was edited by EmericAn on Jun 16 2016 02:31pm
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Jun 16 2016 02:34pm
My friend I am sorry that I don't know about this type of issue. As I am not good with cars, I wish my brother in law Paulie was here because he knows a heck of a lot more than I do. But he's at work right now or I'd ask him.

However it seems some folks here have helped with the issue, but I would also like to say. Try this area my friend. http://forums.d2jsp.org/forum.php?f=136

Again this link here to this sub forum area: http://forums.d2jsp.org/forum.php?f=136

I know for a fact a lot of knowledgeable people post their in regards to knowing about some car troubles! :D ;) XD
I would give that area a try with this subject as well my friend, if you feel you need more answers. :D ;) XD
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Jun 16 2016 06:42pm
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid

both transmission,
the transaxle is the front wheel drive- only difference.
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