ATF for power steering fluid?

boosted180 · 12-09-2010, 12:40 PM

on the resevoir cap for the power steering fluid, it says to use dexron type ATF. i just wanted to make sure this is correct. i've always used power steering fluid for the power steering, not ATF. but that's what it says...

SoCal 370Z · 12-09-2010, 01:32 PM

True enough, but I am going to be using Nissan's own PSF brand for warranty reasons.

ChrisSlicks · 12-09-2010, 01:49 PM

Yes ATF. I used the Redline D6 (i.e. the equivalent) - don't overfill, especially if you track.

The main difference between PS fluid and modern ATF is the viscosity and additives. Some cars call for PS fluid, but more often than not newer cars are using a Dextron VI ATF.

boosted180 · 12-09-2010, 01:55 PM

thanks a lot guys.

12-09-2010, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
boosted180 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: long beach Posts: 188 Drives: '09 370z sport 6m Rep Power: 15	ATF for power steering fluid? on the resevoir cap for the power steering fluid, it says to use dexron type ATF. i just wanted to make sure this is correct. i've always used power steering fluid for the power steering, not ATF. but that's what it says...

12-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	True enough, but I am going to be using Nissan's own PSF brand for warranty reasons. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yes ATF. I used the Redline D6 (i.e. the equivalent) - don't overfill, especially if you track. The main difference between PS fluid and modern ATF is the viscosity and additives. Some cars call for PS fluid, but more often than not newer cars are using a Dextron VI ATF. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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12-09-2010, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
boosted180 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: long beach Posts: 188 Drives: '09 370z sport 6m Rep Power: 15	thanks a lot guys.