chuckb

It's not all the same. You are supposed to use Dextron, not Type IV.

What's the difference, I don't know.

corkycal

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thanks for the clearification chuck.

i called toyota and they said they don't carry dexron anylonger. they mentioned that they have toyota power steering fluid.

i getting a bit confused, should i just buy the toyota power steering fluid or just go to my local auto store for dexron II or III?

chuckb

That's odd because I just got that quart of Toyota Dextron last week at the dealer. I'm sure any quality Dextron II/III will work fine.

Lubs

Would this tactic work for the brake fluid reservoir and help clean the fluid? I would think the lines keep mostly old fluid, but would it help at all?

I'm afraid to do a DIY bleed because I've read multiple different ways to tackle the problem (how many brake pumps, key in or out, etc.).

Back on topic: I'm going to get right on this when it gets a little warmer out. Thanks for the DIY ChuckB. But the bathroom sink, how could you?

Lexmex

A service guy at a Toyota down here where I go to pick up my Type-IV told me they had been using the Type-IV for PSF though he remembers when they were using the the Mobil 1 ATF little while back. However, Toyota has only been down here since about early 2002, so older vehicles might be different.

Wald GS

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Is it bad that I use valvoline maxlife powersteering fluid and not OEM? thx

Caoboy

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it is when you are supposed to use ATF rather than powersteering fluid!

Lexmex

I used to use the Valvoline Synpower PSF, but now I use Mobil 1 ATF.

Wald GS

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thanks guys. What effects are present when wrong fluids are used? thanks

LEXUS_KID

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Chuck you get 3 of these

Caoboy

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it's like putting vegetable oil in your motor. or putting transmission oil in your motor. it's not the right stuff, and will wear everything out quicker.

Wald GS

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Is there any non oem, that is similar to oem that I can buy at autozone? thx

Caoboy

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dextron type II/III ATF. no point though, it only costs a few bucks more for the OEM stuff.

Wald GS

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Autozone is 3 min from me. Nearest lexus dealer is 20 minutes.

pingu

The extra 20 minutes is worth the drive