mx83- powersteering cooling though rad?

[YGO 08]

hey guys i have a mx83/2jz and just wondering can i run my powersteering fluid though the factory oil cooler thats in my radiator for cooling? its not being used and figured it will save buying/fitting an extra oil cooler? any thoughts? cheers.

[mr1jz]

I do through mine mate. I have one of those EBay alloy rads. I stuffed the threads and ended up using speedflow fittings.
Just make sure you plumb it so it is on the return.

[YGO 08]

righto sweet good to know i just got a new alloy radiator and fitted a jzx81 rack and piping is abit different but im sure ill work it out.

[PlacentaJuan]

i dont think so

the radiator cooler is designed to keep the transmission fluid at the correct temperature so it will heat it up if too cold.

the power steering fluid you want as cold as possible, u dont want to warm it up ?!?!?!?!

[YGO 08]

well i havnt had any sort of cooling on it before so i thought this would help?

[mr1jz]

well i havnt had any sort of cooling on it before so i thought this would help?

My theory exactly. I had the car at operating temp and checked the return line to find that the hose was Luke warm at worst.