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Colorful.Knightz · 12-15-2019, 01:15 PM

I have a 1993 240sx and want to flush the power steering. I have seen people recommend using dexron iii ATF for power steering instead of normal power steering fluid. What would be better to use, ATF or normal PS fluid?

cured13 · 12-15-2019, 01:26 PM

Motul Multi ATF 103221 ...........

Kingtal0n · 12-15-2019, 01:27 PM

If its a manual transmission car, I always use ATF

As everybody knows, all 240 leak power steering fluid.

theres nothing quite like the feeling of somebody asking you why your car leaks ATF when its clearly got a manual transmission and 80W gear oil in it.

I never tell them my secret

Just act surprised

Colorful.Knightz · 12-15-2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cured13

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for power steering?

cured13 · 12-15-2019, 01:30 PM

just don't overfill

Colorful.Knightz · 12-15-2019, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

If its a manual transmission car, I always use ATF

As everybody knows, all 240 leak power steering fluid.

theres nothing quite like the feeling of somebody asking you why your car leaks ATF when its clearly got a manual transmission and 80W gear oil in it.

I never tell them my secret

Just act surprised

for the ATF you use, do you use synthetic or normal?

Kingtal0n · 12-15-2019, 03:46 PM

lol use whatever kind you want. Hydraulic fluid in general will work, like for a forklift or vehicle lift or something.
I'd use a regular fluid because technically the particle size distribution should be larger and less conforming than synthetic therefore it might leak less. That applies to engine oil but I am not sure about ATF... never really thought about it

S14rebuild · 12-15-2019, 04:28 PM

Power steering fluid goes in power steering reservoir

Atf(automatic transmission fluid) goes in the??.....

cured13 · 12-15-2019, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Power steering fluid goes in power steering reservoir

Atf(automatic transmission fluid) goes in the??.....

Kingtal0n · 12-15-2019, 07:12 PM

I prefer atf
1. its red so you can find the leak
2. atf detergents I hear will clean the pump/lines keep em clear
3. something about seals becoming swollen
4. its cheaper, maybe

even in the ls swap I am using atf in the ps system
one time I had to put it into the clutch master to get home

won't hurt anything. worst it can do IMO is deteriorate or swell some kinda rubber and cause a leak or deform a hose. But at the same time, if the rubber was that close to falling apart, then you just dumbed down the immune system in order to find the virus, so you can cure it.

jedi03 · 12-16-2019, 08:50 AM

ATF, able to handle high temps better, detergents keep components cleaner/lasting longer, the cheap stuff tends to be less expensive than cheap power steering fluid...also is great for cleaning behind the vanes in the pump making it quieter!

*brndck* · 12-16-2019, 08:54 AM

ATF + lucas oil PS fluid.

Don't overthink this.

Kingtal0n · 12-16-2019, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brndck

ATF + lucas oil PS fluid.

Don't overthink this.

oh, OH lets share our secret special power steering fluid recipes!

mine is:
33% ATF
24% glycol-ether 'propylene glycol'
17% mineral oil
12.5% silicone fluid
5% marvel mystery oil
5% isopropyl alcohol
2% ethanol, non denatured
1% 0W-20 synthetic engine oil
0.5% brake fluid DOT3

*brndck* · 12-16-2019, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

oh, OH lets share our secret special power steering fluid recipes!
mine is:
33% ATF
24% glycol-ether 'propylene glycol'
17% mineral oil
12.5% silicone fluid
5% marvel mystery oil
5% isopropyl alcohol
2% ethanol, non denatured
1% 0W-20 synthetic engine oil
0.5% brake fluid DOT3

sounds delicious!

cured13 · 12-16-2019, 05:15 PM

*TheRealSy90* · 12-17-2019, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colorful.Knightz

I have a 1993 240sx and want to flush the power steering. I have seen people recommend using dexron iii ATF for power steering instead of normal power steering fluid. What would be better to use, ATF or normal PS fluid?

It's not "people" recommending ATF. Nissan recommends ATF. The cars were designed to use ATF in the power steering system. Powersteering fluid is not correct for these cars.

jedi03 · 12-17-2019, 09:32 AM

even in power steering required cars ATF performs better...https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdv..._atf_fluid_as/

Jorgs_7 · 12-17-2019, 01:45 PM

75% Dexron VI + 25% Lucas P/S Stop leak. No lie. Lol

Kingtal0n · 12-17-2019, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

It's not "people" recommending ATF. Nissan recommends ATF. The cars were designed to use ATF in the power steering system. Powersteering fluid is not correct for these cars.

SHHhhhh GTFO STOP POSTING FACTS WTF

i can't believe this is a thread

wait maybe I can

kyral · 12-18-2019, 05:27 PM

Pumps are pretty reliable on these cars, ive run them dry, with ATF, with PS fluid. or a mix of the 2 with lucas. haven't had any problems. Just don't over do it with the lucas

Kingtal0n · 12-18-2019, 08:34 PM

I wasn't being sarcastic

This question comes up every 30 to 90 days on many car forums
https://www.supraforums.com/threads/...track.1118830/

Quote:

Since the Supra's power steering system requires transmission fluid, I wouldn't use anything but that. Toyota 00718ATF00 Dexron III Transmission Fluid

z31andrew · 12-26-2019, 10:38 AM

Literally any ATF Dexron III or equivalent.

S14rebuild · 12-26-2019, 10:39 AM

How the fuk is this a thread in 2019......?

Kingtal0n · 12-26-2019, 11:14 AM

we have nothing else to discuss

this is the last interesting topic on the internet for our cars because everything has been discussed and solved already.

Did you miss it? Already gone just like that

S14rebuild · 12-26-2019, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

we have nothing else to discuss

this is the last interesting topic on the internet for our cars because everything has been discussed and solved already.

Did you miss it? Already gone just like that

Could u refer me to the proper window washer fluid specified in the fsm?

Kingtal0n · 12-26-2019, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14rebuild

Could u refer me to the proper window washer fluid specified in the fsm?

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S14rebuild · 12-26-2019, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

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+rep for u good sir!

jedi03 · 12-30-2019, 12:50 PM

ooh just remembered a funny one, but applicable, use electricity!!!!

12-15-2019, 01:15 PM	#1
Colorful.Knightz Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What fluid to run for power steering? I have a 1993 240sx and want to flush the power steering. I have seen people recommend using dexron iii ATF for power steering instead of normal power steering fluid. What would be better to use, ATF or normal PS fluid?

12-15-2019, 01:26 PM	#2
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Motul Multi ATF 103221 ........... Last edited by cured13; 12-15-2019 at 02:13 PM..

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kyral Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: wisconsin Age: 29 Posts: 447 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: kyral Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Pumps are pretty reliable on these cars, ive run them dry, with ATF, with PS fluid. or a mix of the 2 with lucas. haven't had any problems. Just don't over do it with the lucas __________________ The Game you lose haha

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12-15-2019, 01:27 PM	#3
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	If its a manual transmission car, I always use ATF As everybody knows, all 240 leak power steering fluid. theres nothing quite like the feeling of somebody asking you why your car leaks ATF when its clearly got a manual transmission and 80W gear oil in it. I never tell them my secret Just act surprised

12-15-2019, 01:30 PM	#5
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	just don't overfill

12-15-2019, 03:46 PM	#7
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	lol use whatever kind you want. Hydraulic fluid in general will work, like for a forklift or vehicle lift or something. I'd use a regular fluid because technically the particle size distribution should be larger and less conforming than synthetic therefore it might leak less. That applies to engine oil but I am not sure about ATF... never really thought about it

12-15-2019, 04:28 PM	#8
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Power steering fluid goes in power steering reservoir Atf(automatic transmission fluid) goes in the??.....

12-15-2019, 07:12 PM	#10
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I prefer atf 1. its red so you can find the leak 2. atf detergents I hear will clean the pump/lines keep em clear 3. something about seals becoming swollen 4. its cheaper, maybe even in the ls swap I am using atf in the ps system one time I had to put it into the clutch master to get home won't hurt anything. worst it can do IMO is deteriorate or swell some kinda rubber and cause a leak or deform a hose. But at the same time, if the rubber was that close to falling apart, then you just dumbed down the immune system in order to find the virus, so you can cure it.

12-16-2019, 08:50 AM	#11
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	ATF, able to handle high temps better, detergents keep components cleaner/lasting longer, the cheap stuff tends to be less expensive than cheap power steering fluid...also is great for cleaning behind the vanes in the pump making it quieter!

12-16-2019, 05:15 PM	#15
cured13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Almostthere Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews

12-17-2019, 09:32 AM	#17
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	even in power steering required cars ATF performs better...https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdv..._atf_fluid_as/

12-17-2019, 01:45 PM	#18
Jorgs_7 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Plymouth MN Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	75% Dexron VI + 25% Lucas P/S Stop leak. No lie. Lol

12-26-2019, 10:38 AM	#22
z31andrew Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange, CA Age: 27 Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Literally any ATF Dexron III or equivalent.

12-26-2019, 10:39 AM	#23
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	How the fuk is this a thread in 2019......?

12-26-2019, 11:14 AM	#24
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	we have nothing else to discuss this is the last interesting topic on the internet for our cars because everything has been discussed and solved already. Did you miss it? Already gone just like that

12-30-2019, 12:50 PM	#28
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	ooh just remembered a funny one, but applicable, use electricity!!!!