powersteering fluid help

[Kenta]

hello, my wheel is screeching and it may be beacause my power steering fluid is on the low side. anyhow, i bought DEXRON III
(since the manual recomends DEXRON II) now what i am wondering is does the s14 use automatic transmission fluid for its power steering like some other cars? cuz this DEXRON III stuff IS automatic transmission fluid and not power steering fluid, so am i ok?? thanks to all who reaply!!

[mrmephistopheles]

Yeah, you're fine. You always use ATF in Nissan PS systems. Dexron III is just the lastest & greatest. You're doing it right, except that you're posting a tech thread in CHAT!!!

[Kenta]

'nuff said!

[Got Sileighty?]

hmmmm so powersteering fluid is same as auto tranny fluid? and clutch fluid is the same as brake fluid, correct?

[mrmephistopheles]

You got it.

[Got Sileighty?]

thanks. its pretty weird that all these fluids are teh same, but i guess its saves us money, o well. next thing u know, theyll be replacing BigMac special sauce with 1000 islands dressing...:rolleyes:

[FRpilot]

and one more note. iirc, differential and manual transmission fluid is totally different from brake/clutch fluid and automatic transmision fluid. i just dont know what the name/designation for the fluids you use for differentials. differential fluid? :confused:

[uiuc240]

Originally posted by mrmephistopheles
You got it.

Not entirely. PS fluid is thinner than ATF. And ATF is generally red while most PS fluids are clear. Use ATF in your Nissan steering system. But don't use PS fluid in an automagic tranny. Got it?

And diff fluid is the same as tranny fluid (both are Gear Oil).

Eric