phildelfino

I have a small problem. With the cold nights lately, my power steering has been making a little noise. I go to check it and its low. Having read these threads for awhile, I know P.S. Fluid does not go into the resevoir, A.T.F. goes in there. Ditto for the Owners Manual in the glove box. I look around in the cubby hole in the back passengers side and find Dexron III and Power Steering fluid.
First question is "Does Dexron III replace Dexron II" with no ill effects?
Second question is if a previous owner put PS Fluid in the resevoir, how do I get it out? Can I get it out? Is it worth the effort to try? What do I have to replace? Is the P.S. system ruined?
All right that was 5.
Seventh question is should I add Dexron III to a resevoir when I do not know its contents?
Thanks, Phil

DeathCougar

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Dexron III is Dexron II, but updated.

Power steering fluid isn't going to hurt it, just top it off with ATF.

phildelfino

Thank you DeathCougar.

GSGALLANT

Do it right... flush your system. We have tons of threads on here about power steering system flushes.

to4menon4u

i just did mine 2 days ago other than forgetting to tell my friend NOT to start the engine when i was ready to pump everything out ( lots of atf + power steering in my face, hair, mouth, on the ground, and none in the catch container) everthing went smooth . keep the engine OFF when you pump put the fluid, it come out very fast lol.