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arados 07-03-2018 03:14 PM

Just me driving in circles on a hot day
 
Kinda felt like I was playing catch and release, lap after lap(no passing). Not many wanted to turn off so I ended pitting often for more room to "stretch".

Temp was in the mid to upper 90s and my powersteering fluid boiled over...any advice besides a larger cooler?

After a cooldown I sat in front of the bumper spraying water at the unit to help bring temps down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SISPva63--c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H-uKUTk8U

Rusty 07-04-2018 10:31 AM

The power steering. Only fill to the add line. Do not top it off. Then fold a shop rag up, and gum band it around the cap. I installed the Z1 power steering cooler, and haven't boiled the fluid yet. If I did. It hasn't left a mess.

Quicksilvers 07-04-2018 11:09 PM

Also the Stillen power steering cooler kit is another good choice. What fluid are you using on your track days? I recommend flushing as much of the old fluid out as you can as it is has broken down if you boiled over. I would use a different brand fluid as well.

Rusty 07-05-2018 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilvers (Post 3769272)
Also the Stillen power steering cooler kit is another good choice. What fluid are you using on your track days? I recommend flushing as much of the old fluid out as you can as it is has broken down if you boiled over. I would use a different brand fluid as well.

I use Redline.

arados 07-06-2018 08:06 PM

I have a case of oem power steering fluid that I use to top off. I suppose I'll switch to something more resilient.

Quicksilvers 07-06-2018 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3769298)
I use Redline.

Since I started using Motul Multi ATF my power steering system has not boiled over at the track knock on wood. I found that the Motul Multi ATF and Redline D6 ATF hold up very well to high temperatures.

Leadfooted 07-07-2018 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3769298)
I use Redline.

Rusty do you use redline power steering fluid or redline d6 atf?

Rusty 07-07-2018 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadfooted (Post 3769765)
Rusty do you use redline power steering fluid or redline d6 atf?

I have to double check when I get home. But I think it's the power steering fluid.


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