what powersteering fluid to buy

[Dakota1820]

I'm going to siphon my power steering in my 92 Chevy truck. What would be the best fluid to get? Thanks guys

 

[Turk]

Any full synthetic ATF, like Mobil 1 ATF or Amsoil ATF.

 

[OVERKILL]

Mobil 1 synthetic ATF.

 

[Dakota1820]

Ill have to see if oriellys has it their selection on that kind of stuff leaves a little to be desired. So di these still take dexron 3 i wasnt sure

 

[MrRPM]

i have asked this question on a jeep forum and 2003 and new jeeps use synthetic ATF but older then that the manual says to use power steering fluid. is it safe and better to use Synthetic ATF?

why not just use power steering specific fluid?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: MrRPM
i have asked this question on a jeep forum and 2003 and new jeeps use synthetic ATF but older then that the manual says to use power steering fluid. is it safe and better to use Synthetic ATF?

why not just use power steering specific fluid?


Because most applications call for ATF, which is more robust.

 

[MrRPM]

can I use ATF in a system that says not to?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: MrRPM
can I use ATF in a system that says not to?


Depends on the application, but if one requires a specific fluid, it is probably best to use that fluid.

 

[cchase]

I'd be inclined not to replace the fluid if it's original. There's a chance there's enough slop in the system at this point that a thinner, new fluid won't work well.

 

[MrRPM]

what about adding some Lucas power steering stop leak, that stuff is THICK. lol

 

[Dakota1820]

I ended up buying some Valvoline full synthetic dexron 6 u suppose that will work fine

 

[eljefino]

that will work great.

 

[Drew99GT]

Most GMs call for GM part number specific power steering fluid. At least late model vehicles.

 

[Dakota1820]

The fluid in it was DIRTY!! Put new stuff in a it's quiet as a church mouse.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
The fluid in it was DIRTY!! Put new stuff in a it's quiet as a church mouse.


Another one saved!

 

[Dakota1820]

Yea good old Chevy just wanted fresh fluid

 

[ahoier]

My Dodge Aries specs some weird part #....which is equivalent to ATF+3 or ATF+4.....could be your Chevy uses ATF as well (Dexron of some flavor lol....)

Just did a siphon of mine too.....got about 8 oz. out of the reservoir

Using my Mixmizer Siphon Pump Took just a couple draws to empty it.....

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Mobil 1 synthetic ATF.


Yep!, That's what I have used for years.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: chevyboy14
Yea good old Chevy just wanted fresh fluid


Hey - don't forget to update the "Post Your Latest PS Fluid Change" thread...

 

[LouW]

My 2004 Nissan Altima calls for for Nissan PSF to be used in power steering, what oil would I use for it to be the equivalent?