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Old 08-14-2010, 04:57 PM
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Power steering fluid

Hi,

I need to repalce the power steering fluid. which one below is good to use? How much do I need?

Pentosin (OES)
Brake Fluid; DOT 4 ESL Low Viscosity; 1 Liter

ATE
Brake Fluid; DOT 4; 1 Liter Container

ATE
Brake Fluid; Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid; 1 Liter

ATE
Brake Fluid; SuperGold Dot 4, Type 200; 1 Liter Can

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Old 08-14-2010, 05:23 PM
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The power steering takes Automatic Transmission Fluids, not Brake Fluids as you've listed. I've success with Mobil1 synthetic ATF.
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How about if I need to top off the fluid? Any suggestion?
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Dexron III ATF, any brand. Power steering is a very undemanding application for fluids, you basically just need an ATF that is clean.
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