Steering Fluid leakage

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sanioll
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okay that thing leaks, cant tighten it up becuase i dont have the small screw driver.

that aside, What type of steering fluid do i use?

i only need fluid that comes in a stock car. regular fluid for 240sx

I enter Autozone and ask for what type of steering fluid?



PGBrian
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don't ask them. they don't know

you need a DEXRON III (3) ATF fluid.yes, our cars use automatic transmission fluid for power steering fluid! cool!

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nismofly
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ask at autozone anyway, get some entertainment for yourself!

that is interesting though, i wonder how nissan thought that one up

gumby
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you know if its the large return hose that leaks nissan wants $50 for it. bastards!

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frapjap
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Or 2 bucks because the guy in the junk yard can't identify it when you pull it. Which hardline do the resivoir and pressure hose go to on the 91-93 chassis?

sanioll
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I already went to autozone and bought regular fluid taht said for domestic and some imports. I also asked autozone associate; he said it will work for nissan, but only Hondas are different.

by the way it works.

are you serious about DEXRON III (3) ATF fluid?

PGBrian
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yes i am serious.

regular power steering fluid tends to leak from our steering systems.if you dont believe me, look it up in a FSM.


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