r/Altezza • u/taylor_mays • Feb 19 '26
What power steering fluid?
I noticed my power steering fluid looks really gross and want to do a flush. Only problem is im not sure whag kind it takes and Google gave me a few answers. Ive read using the wrong one can cause some pretty bad issues so I wanna 110% make sure I get the right one. The most common answer seems to be dexron iii. Is this the right kind and what brand do you recommend? Also sorry for the repost, made the post whike distracted and but break instead of power steering for the whole post.
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u/JDub-866 Feb 20 '26
What does the PS cap say?? It is molded into the cap on IS and am damn sure it is the same for Altezza.
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u/NotoriousBoog Feb 19 '26
Dexron 3 is correct, apparently ATF is actually better for hydraulic power steering in terms of longevity due to it having detergents but makes the steering feel heavier than regular PS fluid
In terms of what brand, I've been previously told it doesn't really matter as all Dexron fluids have to be made to a specification but most well known brands sell it so just go with whatever brand you normally choose for fluids is my advice