Power Steering Fluid Color A Diagnostic Tool for the Savvy Driver

Brand new fluid is clear/off yellow color. But once it is in the power steering system the color will change to a light tan/brown color due to the heat. Which ... The fluid is a gray color. I am wondering if that is because it has mixed with the original factory fluid that was still in the system. The red or pink color could be oxidation. 2012 GT500 SVTPP. Image. It's supposed to be a decently bright red. I'd stick some rolled up paper towel in there, get some on it and look at the towel. It's transmission fluid. Lucas Power Steering Fluid contains supplemental oxidation inhibitors and foam inhibitors to help extend fluid life. Key Benefits. Adds Lubricity to help stop ... It smells like hydraulic oil and is a yellowish color. Is this a different type of ATF fluid or should it be a red color like the tranny fluid? Yes, yellow power steering fluid is common. When it was cold, was the fluid the right color in the reservoir? If it's only milky when running it's probably an air leak. Easy to test ... 2002 S60 base/non-turbo 122000 miles Power steering fluid is low, and is a golden yellow/tan sort of color — not ATF red or Pentosin green. Well, onto the problem. On the past Wednesday I had taken my truck to the dealership for my two week checkup where they check the fluids and ...