Power steering fluid question.

[ravenchris]

Mobil 1 ATF Ok for 2005 corolla power steering fluid? Will be using state of the art turkey baster technology for this procedure.

 

[mechtech2]

Sure.

 

[H2GURU]

I've used this for years to hopefully extend the power steering life. Toyota wants a DEXRON type III for this, I do believe. Don't worry about the color of existing fluid as at the factory Toyota uses UNDYED fluid. You'll only replace about 8 ozs. I do it several times a year for that reason.

 

[artificialist]

It is true that Toyota has required ATF, yet put uncolored fluid in the P/S system. I suspect also, that the factory fluid is made much more cheaply than real ATF, my friends Scion TC had terrible deposits on the reservoir and dipstick after 30,000 miles, I never saw that much junk in other Toyota products that had real ATF.

And synthetic ATF in this kind of power steering system is always a great idea. I have done it to several cars and never been disappointed.

 

[ravenchris]

Thanks to all for the input.

 

[tig1]

I've used Mobil 1 ATF in power stearing pumps for nearly 15 years and have never had a pump failure. Every engine oil change I use a turkey baster, draw out the fluid and top off with new Mobil 1 ATF. FWIW I do the same with the brake fluid.