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Old 03-29-2019, 10:12 PM #1
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What do you use for power steering?

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It's about that time, steering is a little tough, fluid is below the line. What do you guys recommend/use. Thanks for the feed back!


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I use Valvoline Maxlife ATF, couple times a year I suction the reservoir dry and refill with it. What I take out usually still looks pretty good, but still an easy way to keep the PS system in good shape.
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i topped it off with whatever i could find at pep boys. I want to say it was valvoline also
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Whatever you use, make sure its compatible with your vehicle. I used my "normal" power steering fluid in my Honda Accord and I was changing a power steering pump within 6 months. Honda has a specific fluid that is not compatible with all other fluids. Toyota may also.
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Thank you guys! Will look into valvoline max life and mobile one. May as well flush my system and start fresh

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Over the last 40 yrs.(approx.) - I've used both the recommended Dex-III and plane jane power steering fluid in different Toyota's. The results were the same. Either will work.
Many dealers these days use power steering fluid; there may be some who use Dex-III.
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I would only use the recommended Dexron II compatible fluid.
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I use Valvoline Maxlife ATF, couple times a year I suction the reservoir dry and refill with it. What I take out usually still looks pretty good, but still an easy way to keep the PS system in good shape.
This ^^.

Also, here's my FLUIDS GUIDE: Beginner Fluid Maintenance

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