Who is using ATF in your power steering system?

[SC Maintenance]

So I think I have read the whole thread - but haven't heard of anyone mentioning what is the difference between PSF and ATF? Possibly more additives in ATF?

My Nissan manuals tell me I can use Nissan PSF or Dex6. The Dex6 is interesting given Nissan transmission use Nissan matic whatever, depending on the generation.

I have used Dex6 mostly. I did have to replace the power steering pump on my Xterra shortly before 400K. It was wining a bit, especially when cold. I am going to say the fluid likely hadn't been the issue - but who knows - maybe PSF would have taken it to 500K?

 

[Sumboodie]

Iso15 or 32 hydraulic oil is all I've ever used. Usually Rando HDZ

 

[RyanY]

My Toyota has NAPA Dex III as the manual suggests. However I have used RP Max-EZ in it previously and it worked well.

 

[incognito_2u]

Maxlife ATF in both the PS reservoir and tranny in all the Corolla’s in my sig. Never an issue. The Jeep gets proprietary Jeep fluid in the PS reservoir, and the Mazda is electric (lol)

 

[OLEJOE]

Valvoline +4 atf in my Ram 2500. Doing the turkey baster method but with a vacuum pump.

 

[Bullet]

I did a FJ and Tacoma like this with I think T-IV.

Just click watch on youtube.

 

[Infomercial]

The redline website shows atf for power steering in my application when I filter by vehicle. They sell a psf too.

 

[D60]

I just put M1 ATF (the stuff that AutoZone clearanced a few years ago because it's not rated for DexVI/Merc LV) in an '01 Wrangler. Works great

 

[OLEJOE]

I have an 08’Silverado with 170,000 miles running the original FF fluid with no issues. Did add a small amount of MotorKote oil additive to it when new. Has never leaked a drop of fluid.

 

[RobbS]

I use Mobil1 synthetic ATF in my power steering. Always has, all vehicles.

 

[Toy4x4]

Along with an oil change, I did a drain/fill of the reservoir with Redline D4. Its been a while since I've done this and I think I'll do another in a couple weeks.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Daughter's CRV gets Honda PSF when I do a vacuum and refill. No clue what shop used when they replaced the steering rack. After rack replacement it got 2 pints of AAP or Autozone "Shop Pro" or something Honda equivalent that smelled like swamp a$$ when a rusted metal line decide to start leaking pretty quickly. New line installed and new Honda OEM PSF so mixed with whatever. It has had I think 3-4 vacuum and refill since then with OEM Honda.

Son's Forte gets Valvoline Maxlife ATF. Calls for I think SP-III = Dex 3 on the cap/manual. That gets 1x per year vacuum and refill.

Tucson, Accord and Pilot are electric. I don't recall on the Renegade.

 

[Creekside]

I use ATF in all of mine except the trucks that call for 15w40.

 

[Joba27n]

Im running Pentosin CHF 202 in my 2021 Tacoma that specs Dex 3 and have been for over 200'000kms

Long story short, I have tons left over from my time at GM replacing lines and changing fluid under warranty. It was $66/Litre locally back in 2021. When I run out I'll most likely go to ATF unless I find a reasonable source for the fluid when I run out... I have about a dozen cans still so I have years before I have to revisit my fluid choice.

 

[FTTSHO]

I use Valvoline Maxlife ATF in my 2001 Chevy Blazer power steering. It operates really nicely, and doesn’t make any noise. GM actually recommends “power steering fluid”, but I just use atf, and it’s honestly better with atf in my opinion.

I just suck out a quart and add new quart of atf about every 6 months just to keep it maintained.

 

[podan]

I just used Idemitsu Type M in my 2013 Mazda CX-9. Had no idea my local NAPA carried that brand.

 

[VersatileGuy]

I put in some Amsoil in a Toyota Matrix's power steering.

 

[CT Rob]

Thanks - been a while since I even looked. I think I went AMSOIL just so it would be clear and not red, allowing me to see if it was getting dirty. The OEM fill was clear, so, I wonder what, exactly, Toyota puts in there…

Factory fill is Toyota power steering fluid minus red dye atf has in it