Synthetic power steering fluid

[Jake54]

Could anyone recommend a good synthetic power steering fluid for a Hyundai?

 

[lynam]

It would help if you told us the year and model?

 

[Jake54]

09 hyunai sonata 3.3L v6

 

[SHOZ]

My 2010 Gen Coupe Hyundai uses Pentosin CHF 202 from the factory. It is synthetic.

 

[Jake54]

Is that the same as the Hyundai fluid from the shop?

 

[SHOZ]

They use various kinds. But I believe this is the only synthetic one Hyundai uses. Much cheaper online though. Around $30 per liter from Amazon.

 

[Rat407]

AMSOIL's power steering fluid would work well in your Sonata.

 

[wymi516]

I used this in our 2007 Hyundai Sonata, no issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Prestone-AS269-Power-Steering-Vehicles/dp/B007PZNNWK

 

[JTK]

I know when I had my 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, I couldn't find the recommended PS fluid for it in stores. Never did change it.

 

[MolaKule]

Originally Posted By: wymi516
I used this in our 2007 Hyundai Sonata, no issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Prestone-AS269-Power-Steering-Vehicles/dp/B007PZNNWK


Good choice.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Given that the Sonata takes 202, wouldn't the Prestone European be better than the Asian stuff?

 

[ryanschillinger]

I'm not familiar with Hyundai fluids, but if it's listed as compatible by Valvoline Max Life ATF, then go with that. It's synthetic and about $20/gallon. I use it in the PS on anything that I can, even my 67 Ford F250.

 

[SHOZ]

The original fluid was probably PSF-3 which has been replaced with PSF-4.

 

[DWC28]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Originally Posted By: wymi516
I used this in our 2007 Hyundai Sonata, no issues.

http://www.amazon.com/Prestone-AS269-Power-Steering-Vehicles/dp/B007PZNNWK


Good choice.

The Asian formula is the same viscosity as Honda fluids. The Euro formula is same as Pentosin. Both are full synthetic.

 

[Whitewolf]

Originally Posted By: Jake54
Could anyone recommend a good synthetic power steering fluid for a Hyundai?


Pentosin CHF 11S.

 

[tig1]

I use M1 ATF in mine with never a PS pump failure.

 

[Boss302fan]

Your vehicle uses an ATF fluid in the power steering system and Maxlife ATF would work well. Pentosin was used in only a few vehicles and not the Sonata. Also, Pentosin is not compatible with other fluids...

 

[Whitewolf]

Originally Posted By: Boss302fan
Your vehicle uses an ATF fluid in the power steering system and Maxlife ATF would work well. Pentosin was used in only a few vehicles and not the Sonata. Also, Pentosin is not compatible with other fluids...


I couldn't comment regarding that specific model. I have only seen that the CHF 11S, at least in the published Pentosin literature, is listed as being approved by Hyundai.

 

[SHOZ]

Originally Posted By: Whitewolf
Originally Posted By: Boss302fan
Your vehicle uses an ATF fluid in the power steering system and Maxlife ATF would work well. Pentosin was used in only a few vehicles and not the Sonata. Also, Pentosin is not compatible with other fluids...


I couldn't comment regarding that specific model. I have only seen that the CHF 11S, at least in the published Pentosin literature, is listed as being approved by Hyundai.


CHF 11S is superceded by CHF 202

 

[Whitewolf]

They are both current products but who knows what will happen now that Fuchs have taken over?