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Color of Power Steering Fluid?

Old Apr 5, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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Color of Power Steering Fluid?

What color is this? I bought some ATF containing Dexron III and it's red. Can the color differ from one manufacturer to another?
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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ok confused now what are you looking for ATF or Powere steering fluid? ATF is red Power stering fluid ranges from whats in it from light golden clear to a New oil color gold

So which one do you want???
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Nissan recommends using ATF for power steering fluid

yes, it can be different for different manufacturers; red is fine
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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Damn i learn something new every day.

What is the best for it the ATF or actual power steering fluid?
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by Geophrum
Damn i learn something new every day.

What is the best for it the ATF or actual power steering fluid?
Sorry for the ealier confusion. So long as it contains Dexron II or Dexron III, it doesn't matter.

«§»Craig B«§» : Thx bud.
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by Geophrum
Damn i learn something new every day.

What is the best for it the ATF or actual power steering fluid?
For a Nissan, use ATF in the power steering reservoir and make sure it says Dexron on the bottle somewhere. Forget about PS fluid.
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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OK is there a thread someware to tell me how to drain the psf? or flush it??

or any how2 website?
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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OK is there a thread someware to tell me how to drain the psf? or flush it??

or any how2 website?
Motorvate.ca - Power Steering Fluid Removal & Replacement
Old Apr 6, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Thanks! I am off to do that now
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