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Power steering fluid, brake fluid and coolant reco's

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Old 11-08-23 | 06:01 AM
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Default Power steering fluid, brake fluid and coolant reco's

Hey all,

I changed the oil in Scarlett yesterday and did a quick check on the reservoirs for power steering, brake fluid and coolant.

All three are in need of topping up.

What's the consensus on products to use?

Thanks

Chris
Old 11-08-23 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by doobs
Hey all,

I changed the oil in Scarlett yesterday and did a quick check on the reservoirs for power steering, brake fluid and coolant.

All three are in need of topping up.

What's the consensus on products to use?

Thanks

Chris
this might be a fun thread 😉
Old 11-08-23 | 04:20 PM
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For brake fluid and coolant, I used generic major brands with specs that matched what was in the manual. No special effort made to find any brand in particular. For PS fluid I had that done way back when at a Lexus dealer so I really did not pay attention. The one thing I'd say about a brake bleed service here is always best to have two people working on it. One to depress the pedal and the other to control when to open and close the valves. Unlike other cars, this is not ideal for a one person job.
Old 11-09-23 | 10:14 AM
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I use the Toyota coolant, the PS fluid, I use Dexron II (or whatever it says on the cap)
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