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Old 08-09-2012, 05:55 PM #1
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Same fluids for P/S Pump flush and Tranny Flush?
Hey guys,

The manual says to use a fluid that is Dexron 3. I'm going to change out my power steering pump and do a transmission flush at the same time. Can I use the same fluids for both? Any recommendations on which fluid is the best? I'm seeing redline, mobil-1 and royal purple all getting good recommendations.

Can I use synthetic????

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I'd use WS Toyota trans fluid for tranny and any Dex3 for power steer but not the same for both.
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First off, what year truck is it? What drivetrain?
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First off, what year truck is it? What drivetrain?
'99 2.7 4 CYL RWD Automatic
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I'd use WS Toyota trans fluid for tranny and any Dex3 for power steer but not the same for both.
Do you think 4 QTS is good enough to buy for a flush?
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That trans calls for Dexron/Mercon ATF fluid. (Generic Ford/GM ATF). I'd get 5qts to be safe if you're doing a drain and refill. If you're doing a flush, you're going to need a lot more than that.

As far as the P.S, just use actual power steering fluid. You can use ATF to top off if necessary but I try not to run it through the whole system. It seems to aerate too easily compared to actual P.S. fluid.
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That trans calls for Dexron/Mercon ATF fluid. (Generic Ford/GM ATF). I'd get 5qts to be safe if you're doing a drain and refill. If you're doing a flush, you're going to need a lot more than that.

As far as the P.S, just use actual power steering fluid. You can use ATF to top off if necessary but I try not to run it through the whole system. It seems to aerate too easily compared to actual P.S. fluid.
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I'd use WS Toyota trans fluid for tranny and any Dex3 for power steer but not the same for both.
Uuuugh. That's a small fortune at the dealership. (face palm)
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Uuuugh. That's a small fortune at the dealership. (face palm)

Do not use that. It's not meant for your truck.
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