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Which Type of Fluid Should You Use In a Power Steering System?

April 26, 2010

When flushing a power steering system or replacing a power steering pump, you should be thinking, “What type of fluid should I use in this power steering system?”

You might think, “Power steering fluid, of course!” Not necessarily so.

The fact is, OEMs recommend many different types of fluids for use in power steering systems. Through CARDONE’s research on alldatapro.com and other industry sources, the company came up with a recommended fluid list to help “steer” you in the right direction.

See the recommended list below.  And visit Cardone.com for more steering ProTech information.

Make                    Model                                        Fluid Type                            OE #
Acura                    All                                              Honda P/S Fluid                    08206-9002
Audi                      All                                              Pentosin CHF                        G002 000
BMW                    All from 9/91 production            Pentosin CHF 11S                 82 11 1 468 041
BMW                    All up to 9/91 production           Pentosin CHF 7.1                   81 22 1 468 879
Chrysler/Dodge    Post-1998 (unless specified)    ATF+4                                     05166226AA
Chrysler/Dodge    All pre-1998                              P/S Fluid    04883077
Daewoo                All                                             Dexron II or III   
Ford/Linc/Merc     Al                                              Mercon ATF   
General Motors    All                                             P/S Fluid                                  89021184 or 89020661
Honda                  All                                             Honda P/S Fluid                       08206-9002
Hyundai               Check application                     P/S Fluid 3 or Dexron II   
Jaguar                 All                                              Dexron III   
Jeep                    09-05 Grand Cherokee, all        WK Hydraulic                           05142893AA
Jeep                    09-06 Commander, 5.7L            WK Hydraulic                           05142893AA
Jeep                    07-06 Commander, 3.7L & 4.7L  WK Hydraulic                          05142893AA
Jeep                    All post-1998 (unless specified)  ATF+4                                     05166226AA
Jeep                    Pre-1998 & pre-2005 Grand Cherokee    P/S Fluid                    04883077
Infiniti                  All                                              Dexron III or equivalent ATF   
Isuzu                   All                                              Dexron II or III   
Kia                      Check application                      P/S Fluid or Dexron III   
Land Rover        All                                              Dexron II or III   
Lexus                 All                                              Dexron II or III   
Mazda                All                                              Dexron III or equivalent ATF   
Mercedes-Benz Check application                      Pentosin CHF 11S                      MB 001 989 24 03 10
Mercedes-Benz Check application                      P/S Fluid                                     MB 000 989 88 33
Mini                    All                                              Pentosin CHF 11S                      82 11 1 468 041
Mitsubishi          Check application                      P/S Fluid or Dexron II   
Nissan/Datsun   All                                              Dexron III or equivalent ATF   
Porsche             All                                              Pentosin CHF 11S or CHF 202   
Saab                 Check application                      Varies by application   
Saturn               All                                               P/S Fluid                           89021184 or 89020661
Scion                 All                                               Dexron II or III   
Subaru              All                                               Dexron II or III   
Suzuki               All                                               Dexron II or III   
Toyota               All                                               Dexron II or III   
Volkswagen      All from 4/89 production             Pentosin CHF                             G002 000
Volkswagen      All up to 3/89 production            P/S Fluid                                     ZVW 239902
Volvo                Check application                       Varies by application   

*Please note: This is not a comprehensive list and is meant as a general guideline only.  Refer to the manufacturer's specifications before providing any service. 
 

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