Seems I read somewhere a while back that you could replace your power steering fluid with synthetic ATF to help reduce parasitic drag boosting power/mpg/etc.

Anyone done this or heard of doing it? Thought I'd ask before I try, I don't want to find out later that it's a no-no. I have 3 qts of Redline Syn ATF dextron II/III laying around, thought I could put it to use.

Thanks in advance.

 

Anyone?

 

I have no idea, but if it gave a power boost AND mpg boost, why didn't Honda put it in there in the first place?

 

Okay, did some research. Turns out that the Honda power steering fluid is made from synthetic base stocks so switching to full syn. seems unnessasary because it probably wouldn't get you much if anything at all.

The original article I found is at www.overboost.com You decide what it's worth, but for me I'll be sticking to the Honda stuff.