TM 5-2420-230-24-1
Lubrication - Steering Gears
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
The lubricant used in the power steering system lubricates moving parts and removes heat. Too much heat reduces
efficiency and increases wear. It is important to use the lubricant specified by the Vehicle Manufacturer and
approved by the R. H. Sheppard Co., Inc.
R. H. Sheppard Co., Inc. approves the use of the following fluids in the M-Series steering gear:
R. H. Sheppard Company
Approved Fluids for Power Steering
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron II
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type "E" or "F"
Chevron 10W40
Chevron Customer 10W40 Motor Oil
Chevron Torque 5 Fluid
Cummins Premium Blue 2000 15W40
Drydene XHD 15W40
Drydene MP Dexron II / Mercon ATF
Exxon Auto H32 Hydraulic Fluid
Fleetrite PSF (Can #990625C2)
Ford Spec. M2C138CJ
Mack EO-K2 Engine Oil
Mobil 1 15W50 Motor Oil
Mobil ATF 210
Mobil Super 10W40 Motor Oil
Mobil Super 15W40 Motor Oil
Shell Rotella T30W
Shell Rotella T SAE 30
Texaco 10W40
Texaco Code 1831 Power Steering Fluid 11872
Texaco Code 1854 Mercon / Dexron III
Union 10W40
Union 15W40
Unocal 46 Power Steering Fluids
Unocal Guardol 15W40 Motor Oil
Valvoline All-Climate 10W40 Motor Oil
K-15
