Power steering fluid USA

[Thomas76]

I've tried to find 3 or 4 of the 20 approved power steering fluids from the manual, seems they are discontinued.
What are y'all using in the us that may be at a local parts store?

 

[DougE]

Dextron/Mercon automatic transmission fluid.

 

[scottevest]

Related question: my steering is very noisy. Not sure if I need a rebuild or simple filter change. Any ideas on where/how to change the filter?

 

[bavbob]

Filter is in the fluid reservoir. Removal is fairly intuitive.

 

[scottevest]

Filter is in the fluid reservoir. Removal is fairly intuitive.

Thank you. I open the filter fluid reservoir and all I saw was fluid and no filter obvious? Is it at the bottom?

 

[Keshav]

 

[sfdon]

There is a plate above the filter -disassembly is required.

 

[scottevest]

There is a plate above the filter -disassembly is required.

So just to be clear, I have to go beyond where I see the liquid? Can I clean the filter or do I need to replace it? Sorry for asking all these stupid questions but I am not that mechanically inclined

 

[sfdon]

Drain the fluid, Disassemble, toss the filter, install new filter, reassemble, Fill with fluid, check level after running engine.

 

[bavbob]

I usually drain with a syringe or equivalent. Never tried to siphon but may be an option.

 

[HB Chris]

I usually drain with a syringe or equivalent. Never tried to siphon but may be an option.

Turkey baster! Every toolbox needs one.

 

[scottevest]

Sorry to hijack this thread. Any ideas on where I can buy the filter in advance of starting this?

 

[bavbob]

Autohaus AZ or RM European or FCP Euro, should be less than 20 bucks.

 

[Drew Gregg]

My Reservoir is out of the car being painted. Thanks for the answers to the question of what fluid to buy. I hope the Castrol ATF is available here in the USA. Now to find that filter. Does anyone have a part # ?

 

[Stevehose]

32411104357

 

[Drew Gregg]

32411104357

Thanks, Steve.

 

[Thomas76]

Love the continued support!

 

[Drew Gregg]

Autohaus AZ or RM European or FCP Euro, should be less than 20 bucks.

My favorite supplier, FCP Euro, does not have the filter in stock. AZ and RM do have it and both are under $7.

 

[Drew Gregg]

I searched several websites and did not find the Castrol Transmax Dex3 ATF. What have forum members in the USA used? Has anyone used a synthetic ATF such as Redline?

 

[bavbob]

Search for just Dexron III, penzoil and valvoline Dex III on Amazon. WRT synthetic, I never believed the thought that you will uncover leaks if you switch to synthetics but my Bavaria is an automatic and uses Type F so I use Redline racing ATF. I sprung a leak at the speedo insertion after switching. Not a controlled experiment, conclusion based on chronologic observation.