lexls40092

I just got my power steering and alternator replaced by a local shop( 250XXX km), and when I got home I was checking my power steering fluid level. All is well, except I now have red fluid instead of the previous golden color fluid. Does this make any difference? I know that with coolant, certain types are for certain cars, does the same apply with P/S fluid, or am I good to go?

PureDrifter

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the PS fluid is supposed to be red in color, Dexron III.

Lexushead

I use Slick50 ps fluid and it's white, clear.

B.Diddy

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I hear of people running tranny fluid Dexron III instead of actual "PS Fluid"

PureDrifter

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"PS fluid" is the wrong thing to use. period. end of question.

all the LS' owners and repair manuals, as well as the sticker on top of hte PS pump cap say that it requires Dexron III Transmission fluid.

B.Diddy

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Damn! Mine is filled with STP power steering fluid from PepBoys. Im gonna go drain that sucka tomorrow!

PureDrifter

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make sure to flush, not just drain.

ATF is cheap enough that its not much more $ anyways