oifish

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I need to add a little bit of power steering fluid to my reservoir and i just have a simple question, search came up with nothing so thats why Im asking.

Im just wondering if there are any different types of fluids or is it pretty much universal?

Thanks in advance

staringback05

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ps fluid is kinda like oil you need check on the different types...

oifish

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I went to autozone and they said its the same for most cars except for Honda. I also read in the owners manual and I diddnt see anything that said it needed any specific type.

2001FireBird

I went to my auto store too and they said Honda was the only one that use specific fluids. I bought Valvoline Power Steering fluid, and just added it in. The guy also said I could use the stores brand but I got the valvoline for piece of mind.

Da Swami

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Yup.

You can get some with stop leak in it if you have a slight leak, but otherwise it's just brand loyalty.

I think Valvoline makes a high mileage version.

Charging TA

Supposedly you can also use ATF as PS fluid.

quiksilver9531

you can.

01WS6er

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I have always used ATF in my gm porducts pwr str system. I exchange it about every 2 years to keep it clean.

WS6 John

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Any issues with using synthetic ATF for the PS?
I want to fix a small leak and flush mine. I am not sure if using a synthetic ATF is Ok versus just regular ATF in the power steering.

dailydriver

I've had either Redline or Royal Purple p.s. fluid in there for the last 6 years. I think it has actually helped the pump live to the ripe old age of 7 years/100K miles!! I use the "turkey baster method" of changing it every year-year and a half.

kezy219

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thats all ford uses is atf for all their cars....

jman0322

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not to mention ATF is a lot cheaper and I've been using it for years especially if you have a slow leak. fyi

tbarnard2

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Gm using power steering fluid
Ford, Mazda, BMW, VM, Mercedes, Volvo uses ATF
Honda and Acura uses a make specific fluid

zspot98

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You can use ATF in GM cars. I've done it in my 93 1500, (171,xxx) and 98 Z with no problems, ever.

brad8266

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yeah its recommended in my ford taurus. I used PS fluid and it was noisy, replaced it with ATF and it is now quite again.

2edybrd

OK, I'm glad I found this thread. My power steering popped a hose last night and emptied my steering fluid all over the parking lot.

It's an easy fix, but I was very concerned about the fluid I can use as the dealerships aren't open on SUnday.

So, ATF is fine to use. Just the regular stuff, or is synthetic ok?