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Originally Posted by Qnbrew88
Good morning all,
I was searching for this topic but couldn't find anything.
I have a 2004 V6 SR5 with 129K miles.
Yesterday i noticed my power steering fluid reservoir is about a quarter inch below the minimum line on cold.
I followed the hoses but could not see any leaks, power steering pump looks dry too,. and the floor was also dry.
My question, is do you think there's a slow leak? or is it normal to lose a little bit over time? And if there's a slow leak, where should i be looking at?
Also, could recommed a power steering fluid brand?
Manual says Dexron 2 or 3 but i only see 4's at my local store.
Thanks!
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Check the boots for wetness, most leaks will probably occur on the outputs of the rack.
I'd go ahead and flush the system, then fill and monitor for now. I used Valvoline maxlife atf, since it's rated for just about every ATF type under the sun
Writeup for the flush:
DIY: Power Steering Flush (4th gen specific)