Whats the recomended power steering fluid for the Supra?

[Kevin Huntley]

I removed my power steering resevoir to have it chromed the other day and while removing it managed to spill some of the fluid.

What make/varient of fluid do I need to buy to top it up with?

Thanks

[jagman]

dextron type 3 fluid- carefull what you chrome plate chromed surfaces do not dissipate heat as well as flat/black surfaces

[eyefi]

i thought it was dex2?

it says on the cap.

[jagman]

i believe its type 2 or 4 for auto gearbox and 3 for p/s

[Terminator]

Owners manual and cap say Dextron II ATF fluid

Dont top up with DEX III as II and III are not compatable.

[eyefi]

toyota type t-iv atf in the tranny only, NOT dex 2 or 4.

[MONKEYmark]

i got told by toyota parts bloke its dextron 2 fluid
thats what i have bought not put in yet.it says its automatic transmission fluid

says on label

for automatic transmission gear boxes and torque convertors
also suitable for power steering pumps

bought 2 1l bottles to be safe as i fitted fmic with cooler, will be ok for top ups too

[dude]

not gonna put that in your box i hope dude ???
John:flame Dev

[MONKEYmark]

Originally posted by dudersvr
not gonna put that in your box i hope dude ???
John:flame Dev who me?

i have not long had a auto box flush done at cw`s

might have to do it again if i get a tc and gears sorted out
bought the dextron 2 for power steering only

[Steve W]

Dexron II is the 'standard' fluid for nearly ALL power steering and
Auto' Transmissions.(it's the stuff 'WE'/all car spares shops
stock on the shelf)

Some Citroens and I believe Jags (and poss' some more) have
a weird P'S' fluid.

AND OF COURSE, our Soop ATF has been 'UPPED' from II or III to
the now recommended IV.

[Kevin Huntley]

OK, I am a bit confused now I have just been to Halfrauds and in the book there it recomends Dexron III fluid for the Supra 93>.

Should I or should I not put this in my power steering Resevoir?

All it says on the the P/S cap is Dexron it does not say either ii or iii and I can not find any reference to it in the owners manual!

Thanks

Kevin

[Steve W]

I would think Dexron III is an upgraded version of II
(although TYPE IV isn't - or so they say ?)

It's rather like DOT3 Brake/clutch fluid, then DOT4, now DOT5

they are each newer/more heat resistant blah blah blah.

When the Supra came out in '93 I don't think Dexron III even
existed (?) I'm pretty sure DOT5 didn't (or, wasn't widely available)

I think TYPE IV is crucial for the auto' box 'cos of some seal problem (?)

But, I don't think Dexron II is gonna' hurt the P'S' system..

???????????:conf:

[Terminator]

Kevin my owners Manual page 159

" Power Steering Fluid Type: Automatic Transmission Fluid Dextron II"

Hope this helps.