My older car says to use dextron 3 but I can't find it. Can I use regular power steering fluid instead?
power steering dextron can't find
Nov 15, 2022
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Any auto parts store should have a bargain-basement ATF that meets only the Dexron III spec. You could use a higher end one that meets Dexron IV also, if you want.
--scott
- it's Dexron, not dextron
- Try nearest Advance Auto Parts formatting link
Valvoline makes Dex/Merc which is Dexron III (also Mercon which is virtually the same). Other companies such as Castrol do as well. Even Wal-Mart sells it under their "Super Tech" brand. Although no longer licenced by GM that formulation is still made.
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Dexron VI is claimed to be backward-compatible that is for automatic transmissions only, not power steering or other older hydraulic systems that used Dexron II or III.
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