What power steering fluid to use in 1988 Lincoln Towncar?

Here's a link for your power steering fluid. Power steering fluid type Lincolns OnLine Message Forum

What type of fluid did you use? Someone on here said that trans usesuniversal fluid. That is false. Exactly, what type of fluid was used. The type of atf?

Refer to you hand book...its specified in there including trans and motor oil types

• Any decent power steering fluid will work. There is nothing super special or synthetic in requirement. Regular ATF will work OK too.

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1. regular anti-freeze with 50/50 water mix for coolant
2. oil is 10W-30 regular or synthetic
3. brake fluid: DOT 3 OR 4
4. automatic transmission fluid: ATF+4
5. differential without trailer towing package: 80W-90. with trailer package, use 75W-140 synthetic
lube and (4) ounces of friction modifier
6. Transfer case: Dexron IV or multi-vehicle synthetic ATF
7. power steering: standard power steering fluid.

Dexron III ATF is what BMW called for in the power steering pump in these models. However, GM no longer makes a type-III ATF!

Nice thing about GM Dexron specifications is that any higher numbered fluid meets the requirements of previous, lower numbered fluids. What does this mean? Siphon out as much as the old junk as you can. Refill with Dexron III and if you cannot find that? A common on the shelf *upgraded* synthetic fluid can be found in Dexron VI that more than adequately surpasses previous Dex-III specifications. So use with confidence! Pour and forget...

To find the correct specification, we need additional information about your 1988 Dodge Truck Ramcharger 4WD 5.2L FI 8cyl:

A999/32RH Transmission model
Transmission Fluid Capacity 4 Quarts
Application:
Fluid and filter change

Transmission Fluid Type 06810
Application:
With automatic transmission
Note :
Castrol ATF +4 ATF


Transmission model A727 or 36RH
4 Quarts
Application:
Fluid and filter change
With lock up

Transmission Fluid Type 29201
Application:
With automatic transmission
Note :
Coastal(R)+4(R)ATF

06810
Application:
With automatic transmission
Note :
Castrol ATF +4 ATF

VV346
Application:
With automatic transmission
Note :
Valvoline ATF+4 Full Synthetic ATF


Lubrication chart for 1985-88 100, 200, 300 4WD



Hope helped (remember rated this post).

Use normal automatic transmission fluid. (ATF).

I would use just power steering fluid. ATF can be used but has a tendincy to "clean out" and sometimes cleans out seals, causing it to leak.

This transmission will use any transmission fluid that is at your local auto parts store. this town cars trans is universal when it comes to the fluid grade.