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I have had a few leaks with mine and I have started using Prestone Power Steering Fluid & Stop Leak, (all the same product e.g. in the same bottle) while I can't say it stopped the leak I have noticed that I don't have to fill the SP reservoir very often now.
you should be using toyota ATF not off the shelf PS Fluid anyways. mine leaked as well, i changed the boots and tons of watery fluid came out. added ATF and have seen no more leaks yet, it's been 3 months.
I'm having the same issue on my 98, can seals be replaced, or it's less of a headache just the the whole rack??
It is a lot easier to change the steering rack. There is a diy in the suspension forum on how to replace it and also a diy on how to rebuild it (written by someone that repairs steering racks for a living).
From what I can remember, there isn't a Toyota branded PS fluid available. It says to use Dexron-type ATF on the cap of the PS reservoir.
That's what mine says, too. (Same for the 1UZ hydro fan.) Using the expensive Toyota ATF seems like overkill unless there's a good reason to do so. I guess the Toyota stuff would be considered non-Dexron?
That's what mine says, too. (Same for the 1UZ hydro fan.) Using the expensive Toyota ATF seems like overkill unless there's a good reason to do so. I guess the Toyota stuff would be considered non-Dexron?
I'm confused on what you're trying to ask. Are you asking why to use OEM ATF vs aftermarket ATF or why we should use ATF instead of regular PS fluid?
Toyota ATF is a dexron type ATF. You can use any brand of Dexron ATF, but oem Type T-IV is only $5 or 6 a quart. Most aftermarket fluids are around the same price.
I'm confused on what you're trying to ask. Are you asking why to use OEM ATF vs aftermarket ATF or why we should use ATF instead of regular PS fluid?
The former. Without going out to the garage to check, I wasn't sure if Toyota's Type T-IV is considered Dexron, so I assumed it isn't from your previous message. I just took a look at the tranny dip stick and it specifically says to use the Type T-II or equivalent, as opposed to the PS cap which says to use Dexron ATF. Rectangle vs a square...
oem Type T-IV is only $5 or 6 a quart. Most aftermarket fluids are around the same price.
Neither is cheap, compared to most fluids, but the Toyota stuff is close to 50% more expensive, possibly more if you don't buy in bulk.