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Power Steering Question

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by eric0947, Aug 20, 2014.

  1. Aug 20, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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    eric0947

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    Hi Guys,

    Read a few threads about power steering fluid colors and there seems to be some confusion about different colors (clear, yellow, red). I have a couple photos attached of my reservoir at 75,000 miles with original fluid. Looks dark to me, but I am not sure what to compare it against. :confused: Should it be the same color as the transmission fluid (light red)?

    Thanks for the help! :)
    Chuck

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    eric0947, Aug 20, 2014
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  2. Oct 7, 2014 at 8:51 PM
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    Most Tacoma trucks manufactured before 2005 use automatic transmission fluid in the power steering reservoir.
     
    Fasanotorious, Oct 7, 2014
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