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Old 12-07-2008, 05:39 PM
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Power Steering Fluid

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Should I even bother with using OEM power steering fluid or any after market ones are fine?

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Old 12-07-2008, 06:08 PM
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Equivalent PSF is fine.
 
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Old 12-07-2008, 08:11 PM
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I thought so, but just thought I ask.

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Old 12-08-2008, 09:14 AM
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I used Mobile 1 ATF - works just fine.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 02:35 PM
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can you get that at crappytire?
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 02:40 PM
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I used to use Mobil 1 ATF in my older Nissan cars, I am not sure if it is still a good replacement for PS fluid.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kingrukus
I used to use Mobil 1 ATF in my older Nissan cars, I am not sure if it is still a good replacement for PS fluid.
Actually right on the cap on the G it says to use Power Steering Fluid or ATF Dexron/Mercron fluid.

I have it in mine, and it is in the ByTheBay Video for how to change the power steering fluid. Been working good for me.
 
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Originally Posted by cc101
can you get that at crappytire?
Yep - but get it at Walmart - it is actually a bit cheaper. I flushed my Power Steering Fluid with about 4 liters of the stuff before I put it away for the winter.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by elrooko
Actually right on the cap on the G it says to use Power Steering Fluid or ATF Dexron/Mercron fluid.

I have it in mine, and it is in the ByTheBay Video for how to change the power steering fluid. Been working good for me.
Cool, I will be sure to flush my fluid in the spring.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by elrooko
Yep - but get it at Walmart - it is actually a bit cheaper. I flushed my Power Steering Fluid with about 4 liters of the stuff before I put it away for the winter.
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