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Power Steering Fluid Top off

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaMike37, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. Oct 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    TacomaMike37

    TacomaMike37 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What ya'll use when you had to flush/top off your power steering fluid?

    Need to top off my power steering fluid. It's a touch below the cold low mark.

    Manual says to use Dex 2 or 3.

    Was going to use this Super Tech MERCON V as it can be used for vehicles that call for Dex 2 or 3 :

    Super Tech MERCON V
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Te...hguid=7189a176-7ee-166c5a359fd2b9&athena=true


    Details:
    Super Tech MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart:

    • Uses a unique combination of conventional base stocks and an advanced additive technology
    • Meets the performance requirements of Ford automatic transmissions calling for MERCON V fluid
    • Suitable for use where the following automatic transmission fluids are recommended:
      • Chrysler 3 and 4 (except C-604 transmissions)
      • DEXRON II (E, F)
      • DEXRON III (G, H)
      • DEXRON VI
      • Honda Z-1
      • MERCON
      • MERCON LV
      • MERCON SP
      • Nissan Matic-J
      • Toyota T-IV or Toyota WS
    • Not for use in vehicles requiring Ford Type F fluid or Continuous Variable Transmissions (CVTs)
    • Super Tech transmission fluid provides protection against wear and transmission shudder
    • Resistant to thickening due to high temperatures
    • Provides friction stability to maintain smooth consistent shift performance
     
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  2. Oct 30, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I did a full flush of power steering fluid and I used Valvoine MaxLife synthetic ATF. I also use that in the transmission.
     
  3. Oct 30, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    Lester Lugnut

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    You can't go wrong if you use what the manual calls for.
     
  4. Oct 30, 2018 at 11:28 AM
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    nd4spdbh

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    thats what i used, 7 bucks n change at the autoparts store for synthetic fluid. Ill take that.
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2018 at 11:37 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    $18 for a gallon of it at Wally World! Mixed with acetone it makes a heck of a penetrating lubricant as well.
     
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