Power Steering Fluid - Dexron II?

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03-27-2003, 10:52 AM

roadrunner

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Can't find Dexron II fluid for power steering

I'm going to replace the power steering fluid in the engine bay canister this weekend. The manual calls for Dexron II fluid, but I can't find this anywhere. Apparently, they're only selling Dexron III fluid. I called the Nissan dealer, and they sell the Nissan power steering fluid (bottle does not indicate whether it's Dexron II or III). Since the canister only holds about half of the capacity, what should I do? Should I add Dexron III fluid, mixing it with the factory stuff? Or do I pay $5.75 at the dealer for a bottle of the "genuine" Nissan power steering fluid?

03-27-2003, 11:15 AM

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My power steering fluid resevoir is also on the low side & had been wondering what stuff to get (Dexron II vs. III). I haven't found any II around where I live.

Here's what I pulled off the net:

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General Motors has two specifications:

Dexron II was General Motors standard fluid specification for all GM transmissions that required a friction-modified ATF up until the introduction of Dexron III a couple of years ago. Many import transmissions also require an ATF that meets Dexron II specifications, though some have slightly different specs.
Dexron III is GM's current friction-modified specification, which can also be used in older GM transmissions that originally required Dexron II. Dexron III includes improved oxidation resistance for longer service life

Based on that I think I'll think I'll just go for the Dexron III fluid and end up mixing II and III fluid (unless someone flags this is a bad thing to do!)