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Old 04-25-10 | 05:22 PM
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Default Power Steering Fluid?

What are you guys using? I'm thinking Mobil 1 ATF, good choice or stick with OE?
Old 04-25-10 | 05:50 PM
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PS fluid ?
No real preference for me.
Any clean fluid is better than dirty fluid.
I just flushed mine before winter and just grabbed what was cheapest off the shelf.
No lock-ups or freeze ups happened during below freezing temps.

I also don't know if "Toyota" still sells their own PS fluid.
Old 04-25-10 | 05:51 PM
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I've been using Mobile 1 ATF fluid for about 4-5 years. No problems, except the mechanics at dealerships sometimes report that the power steering fluid is dirty, because the color is darker than OEM fluid.
Old 04-26-10 | 07:37 AM
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Honda is the only one that specifies their brand for PS fluid. Last time I checked, Lexus says ATF.

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Old 04-26-10 | 12:05 PM
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I would recommend Mobil 1 for Power Steering Fluid, it just makes the steering so much smoother especially if you had old dirty fluid in there previously.
Old 04-26-10 | 04:26 PM
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Mobil 1 ATF is excellent. It's got a very decent viscosity that's good for use as a PSF fluid. I've known people using this fluid for a long time and no issues.
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