Brake fluid vs. Power Steering fluid?

[WVZR-1]

I ain't no 'Guru' but I would expect very different seal composition for different fluid. Caught as quickly as you mention you could maybe be fine. As easy as a GM system with a box vs rack is to flush maybe a flush would be a 'to do'.

How long ago was it done? Days, weeks months.

How much was added to the system? A complete pint or a few ounces?

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

I ain't no 'Guru' but I would expect very different seal composition for different fluid. Caught as quickly as you mention you could maybe be fine. As easy as a GM system with a box vs rack is to flush maybe a flush would be a 'to do'.

How long ago was it done? Days, weeks months.

How much was added to the system? A complete pint or a few ounces?

Good questions - But, for the sake of discussion, let's assume it was just a few ounces (topping it off), and discovered almost immediately.

Here's the kicker... A "mechanic" (credentials unknown) recommended either getting rid of the car or doing a major P/S replacement. (The car was an 85 Caprice wagon in pristine condition - WELL maintained apparently. Know how rarely one sees one of these cars in any condition anymore - leave alone looking 'like new'?? So, when the car was sold to CAR MAX for $400...I think someone got ripped off big time!