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Oct 23, 2006 | 06:20 AM

spudrunner

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steering fluid question

Want to change out the power steering fluid in my 4 runners. Will Dexron III work can't find Dexron II?

Oct 23, 2006 | 07:15 AM

eric-the-red

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Yes, Dexron III is like 'improved' Dexron II, it's OK to use anywhere the II is specified. If you read the fine print on the bottle it'll probably say so somewhere.

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Oct 23, 2006 | 07:19 AM

spudrunner

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Thanks, that's what I thought, just making sure it's not like brake fluid DOT 3,4,5 if you know what I mean.:bigclap:

Oct 23, 2006 | 07:59 PM

FredTJ

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Originally Posted by spudrunner

Thanks, that's what I thought, just making sure it's not like brake fluid DOT 3,4,5 if you know what I mean.:bigclap:

Ah, but a higher rated brake fluid can always be used to replace a lower rated one.
You can run DOT 4 in a vehicle that requires DOT 3, etc...

Fred

Oct 24, 2006 | 05:40 AM

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It's pretty much the same way with the Dexron rating, you can use one up but not down. The earlier Dexrons oxidize quicker. NEVER use a trans fluid labeled as "F" type in anything. Recently however the manufacturers have been going with their own transmission fluid "packages". I wouldn't use Volkswagen, Chrysler or Mercedes Trans Fluid in a power steering system but good old Dexron III is what I always use.