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Old 12-15-2019, 01:15 PM   #1
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What fluid to run for power steering?

I have a 1993 240sx and want to flush the power steering. I have seen people recommend using dexron iii ATF for power steering instead of normal power steering fluid. What would be better to use, ATF or normal PS fluid?
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If its a manual transmission car, I always use ATF

As everybody knows, all 240 leak power steering fluid.

theres nothing quite like the feeling of somebody asking you why your car leaks ATF when its clearly got a manual transmission and 80W gear oil in it.

I never tell them my secret Just act surprised
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Old 12-15-2019, 01:30 PM   #5
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If its a manual transmission car, I always use ATF

As everybody knows, all 240 leak power steering fluid.

theres nothing quite like the feeling of somebody asking you why your car leaks ATF when its clearly got a manual transmission and 80W gear oil in it.

I never tell them my secret Just act surprised
for the ATF you use, do you use synthetic or normal?
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Old 12-15-2019, 03:46 PM   #7
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lol use whatever kind you want. Hydraulic fluid in general will work, like for a forklift or vehicle lift or something.
I'd use a regular fluid because technically the particle size distribution should be larger and less conforming than synthetic therefore it might leak less. That applies to engine oil but I am not sure about ATF... never really thought about it
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Power steering fluid goes in power steering reservoir

Atf(automatic transmission fluid) goes in the??.....
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Power steering fluid goes in power steering reservoir

Atf(automatic transmission fluid) goes in the??.....
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Old 12-15-2019, 07:12 PM   #10
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I prefer atf
1. its red so you can find the leak
2. atf detergents I hear will clean the pump/lines keep em clear
3. something about seals becoming swollen
4. its cheaper, maybe

even in the ls swap I am using atf in the ps system
one time I had to put it into the clutch master to get home

won't hurt anything. worst it can do IMO is deteriorate or swell some kinda rubber and cause a leak or deform a hose. But at the same time, if the rubber was that close to falling apart, then you just dumbed down the immune system in order to find the virus, so you can cure it.
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ATF, able to handle high temps better, detergents keep components cleaner/lasting longer, the cheap stuff tends to be less expensive than cheap power steering fluid...also is great for cleaning behind the vanes in the pump making it quieter!
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ATF + lucas oil PS fluid.

Don't overthink this.
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ATF + lucas oil PS fluid.

Don't overthink this.
oh, OH lets share our secret special power steering fluid recipes!

mine is:
33% ATF
24% glycol-ether 'propylene glycol'
17% mineral oil
12.5% silicone fluid
5% marvel mystery oil
5% isopropyl alcohol
2% ethanol, non denatured
1% 0W-20 synthetic engine oil
0.5% brake fluid DOT3
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oh, OH lets share our secret special power steering fluid recipes!
mine is:
33% ATF
24% glycol-ether 'propylene glycol'
17% mineral oil
12.5% silicone fluid
5% marvel mystery oil
5% isopropyl alcohol
2% ethanol, non denatured
1% 0W-20 synthetic engine oil
0.5% brake fluid DOT3
sounds delicious!
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I have a 1993 240sx and want to flush the power steering. I have seen people recommend using dexron iii ATF for power steering instead of normal power steering fluid. What would be better to use, ATF or normal PS fluid?
It's not "people" recommending ATF. Nissan recommends ATF. The cars were designed to use ATF in the power steering system. Powersteering fluid is not correct for these cars.
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even in power steering required cars ATF performs better...https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdv..._atf_fluid_as/
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It's not "people" recommending ATF. Nissan recommends ATF. The cars were designed to use ATF in the power steering system. Powersteering fluid is not correct for these cars.
SHHhhhh GTFO STOP POSTING FACTS WTF



i can't believe this is a thread

wait maybe I can
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Pumps are pretty reliable on these cars, ive run them dry, with ATF, with PS fluid. or a mix of the 2 with lucas. haven't had any problems. Just don't over do it with the lucas
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I wasn't being sarcastic


This question comes up every 30 to 90 days on many car forums
https://www.supraforums.com/threads/...track.1118830/

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Since the Supra's power steering system requires transmission fluid, I wouldn't use anything but that. Toyota 00718ATF00 Dexron III Transmission Fluid
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Literally any ATF Dexron III or equivalent.
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we have nothing else to discuss



this is the last interesting topic on the internet for our cars because everything has been discussed and solved already.

Did you miss it? Already gone just like that
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this is the last interesting topic on the internet for our cars because everything has been discussed and solved already.

Did you miss it? Already gone just like that

Could u refer me to the proper window washer fluid specified in the fsm?
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Could u refer me to the proper window washer fluid specified in the fsm?
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