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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 19:53 Post subject: steering fluid |
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I did a search for this and found nothing on here. Two books I have for the V6 seem to give different listed types of steering fluid so am I OK to use Dexron 11 in my model 3 V6? |
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:47 Post subject: |
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Yes, it specified Dexron II for power steering fluid. |
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:15 Post subject: |
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Yes, it specified Dexron II for power steering fluid. |
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 12:54 Post subject: |
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Yes, it specified Dexron II for power steering fluid. |
Also can I use Dexron 111? |
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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:06 Post subject: |
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Depends upon make as some is backwards compatible and some isn't, check which brands are and which aren't locally to you. |
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Depends upon make as some is backwards compatible and some isn't, check which brands are and which aren't locally to you. |
Thanks.
I'll just get D2 then. I have some for the auto box(es) but was gonna get some fresh. Ones I have seen tend to say compatible with D2 but I'll just use my D2. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:48 Post subject: |
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Can I make a suggestion John, if you already have D2 and it is older stuff then drain your existing system and refill with the older D2 to flush it out, this will mix with anything contained in the pump and rack and dilute any contaminated fluids and when you drain it again you can refill with new D2 and have a much cleaner system and more effective lubricant. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:12 Post subject: |
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Can I make a suggestion John, if you already have D2 and it is older stuff then drain your existing system and refill with the older D2 to flush it out, this will mix with anything contained in the pump and rack and dilute any contaminated fluids and when you drain it again you can refill with new D2 and have a much cleaner system and more effective lubricant. |
Excellent idea.
In fact I have to confess that I have done sod all in that direction. All I could do was try the ticker cures ![Embarassed](images/smiles/icon_redface.gif) |
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