Dextron 2 for the power steering fluid?

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Old 04-13-2013, 07:56 PM
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Default Dextron 2 for the power steering fluid?

Hi all,

I just wanted to check the correct fluid for the power steering.

Is it Dextron 2?

The fluid guide I found on here says

"Power steering fluid: Top off, Type GM hydraulic power steering fluid"

Would Dextron 2 be ok?

Thanks


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Old 04-13-2013, 09:20 PM
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They don't make Dexron II any more. All makes and models power steering fluid will work fine. Valvoline and Prestone both make it.
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 06:31 AM
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dex will work, steering fluid is better formulated for it
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:00 AM
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Do you have something against using power steering fluid for the power steering?
 
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:41 PM
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Use power steering fluid.
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 04:18 PM
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Ive got nothing against using power steering fluid but here in england I am having trouble finding anything not dex rated.

Is dex 2 going to be ok?

Thank you
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AmericanMuscle1989
Ive got nothing against using power steering fluid but here in england I am having trouble finding anything not dex rated.

Is dex 2 going to be ok?

Thank you
If you can still get Dex II over there, it'll work, but Dex II was superseded by Dex III and that by Dex VI long ago. Other than that, really any bottle that says power steering fluid will work, so long as it's not the "Honda" stuff.
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 04:45 PM
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OK cool, thanks very much guys
 
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