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Power steering fluid ? What do I use ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Alexfiggy, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. Jul 8, 2018 at 5:04 AM
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    Alexfiggy

    Alexfiggy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    im confused on the the type of fluid to use in my power steering ?
     
  2. Jul 8, 2018 at 5:21 AM
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    dustin19d

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    Should tell you all the fluid specs in the back of the manual just before the glossary.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    In our trucks you use ATF, or automatic transmission fluid.

    I want to say it’s Dextron II/III but you’ll need to double check in the manual.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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  5. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:20 AM
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    Would max life atf work ?
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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    As long as it’s dextron II/III then yes it would work.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    I use this in mine,
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    OP, maybe also consider placing and inline magnetic filter shortly before it enters the reservoir. See Purolator P1320 or even the more expensive Magnefine.
     

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