Dextron 2 for the power steering fluid?

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Old Apr 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 Apr 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.
 
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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dex will work, steering fluid is better formulated for it
 
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Do you have something against using power steering fluid for the power steering?
 
Old Apr 14, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Use power steering fluid.
 
Old Apr 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
 
Old Apr 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If you can still get Dex II over there, it'll work, but Dex II was superseded by Dex III and that by Dex VI long ago.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.
 
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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OK cool, thanks very much guys
 
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