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Power steering fluid question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by presto, Dec 20, 2013.

  1. Dec 20, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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    presto

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    I know it's probably obvious but I just like to be sure. My chilton says it takes ATF. But if I want to switch it to synthetic would I use synthetic power steering fluid or synthetic ATF? And does anyone have any links to a guide to flush the power steering fluid?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    There is really no reason to switch to synthetic. Stick with regular Dexron II ATF.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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  4. Dec 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    Well I figure if I'm going to have extra synthetic ATF after I finish changing my ATF midswell change out that old PS fluid with the extra synthetic ATF.
     

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