ATF for Power Steering?

@tiredguy

Nothing wrong with the Valvoline PSF, but a better fluid in my view would be the HPL BlueCC ATF which has the same viscosity of 7.2cSt@100C, a very stable DI additive pack, and a majority PAO base for low temperature operation.

This year of Nissan would most likely specify the NissanMatic D which was nothing more than a copy of the typical Dex/Merc.
 
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Those are both Dex III equivalents. You are good with either. Your PS is not picky. Whatever you can get cheap will be fine for PS duty.

If you want a full syn atf with a similar viscosity, try ATF+4. Valvoline also has a "multi vehicle import" ATF that is full syn and pretty close.

If you want a full syn and don't mind stepping down in viscosity, Dex-VI, Valv MaxLife, etc.
 
I used the cheap oriellys houe brand dex ATF that I found on sale for our 07 sienna & 03 Matrix. The turkey baster method is easy (2 times.)

Honestly you just need some clean fluid that is close in viscosity.
 
I use Mobil 1 Full Syn MV or a full syn DEX VI in my Volvo 240s. GM Saginaw pump. 10k OCI.

After 10 years I have yet to have an issue.
 
tiredguy said:
Hi

I am going to flush the power steering fluid for a 2006 Nissan Frontier

I understand it takes dexron atf.

I am thinking of using super tech and then noticed that the Valvoline was cheaper:

Any reasons not the use the Valvoline?


https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/15125788

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Te...0?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1100&from=/search
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I use Maxlife ATF in my 2007 Camry for both the transmission and power steering. It works great in both and I have no reason to use anything else unless they stop making it.
 
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Used cheap O'Reillys ATF with the Turkey baster on the kids cars... an 07 Sienna & 03 Matrix. Better than it was....

My Bimmer gets Pentosin CHF11S...
 
In my Xterra, (same car as your frontier) I run Valvoline max life red bottle in the transmission, transfer case, and power steering. Have since new, all 3 perform like new.
 
Been running ATF in every PS system since the mid 90s. GM, Ford and Ram. I just looked for something that had good cold flow. It makes a world of difference on the frigid start ups.
 
I’ve been running Mobil 1 ATF Dexron III with no issues but I’m thinking of switching to Idemitsu just because it’s not dyed red. It’s $4.80/12oz from NAPA.
 
Trying to decide on what to use in my 2007 Honda CRV. the manual states “Do not use ATF” =_=
 
melk said:
Trying to decide on what to use in my 2007 Honda CRV. the manual states “Do not use ATF” =_=
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I'm a huge ATF proponent but I wouldn't risk it in a Honda. When I did a rack in a '98 CRV I used the Beck Arnley stuff for Honda
 
melk said:
Trying to decide on what to use in my 2007 Honda CRV. the manual states “Do not use ATF” =_=
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Use Lubegard Honda ps fluid. I swapped it into my Element and wish I had sooner. Very smooth and feels lighter even with wider than factory tires
 
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