GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

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Old 08-15-09, 11:35 AM
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can I use Amsoil Universal ATF for Power Steering Fluid?

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Why not just buy power steering fluid? instead of using transmission fluid.
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i thought our cars use atf instead of power steering fluid
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nope our cars use additives but not whole diffrent solutions.
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Our car uses ATF.
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Originally Posted by Mike813
Why not just buy power steering fluid? instead of using transmission fluid.
Power steering fluid is transmission fluid.

ATF Dexron II or III



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[QUOTE=Jason T;4770867]Power steering fluid is transmission fluid.

ATF Dexron II or III

ok
still would Amsoil ATF beast good Power Steeing Fluid??? (since it is the best ATF around)
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[QUOTE=Champstar;4771187]
Originally Posted by Jason T
Power steering fluid is transmission fluid.

ATF Dexron II or III

ok
still would Amsoil ATF beast good Power Steeing Fluid??? (since it is the best ATF around)
Sure will Amsoil is the best you can get

AMSOIL Synthetic Universal Transmission Fluid (ATF) is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles.
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