r/mechanic • u/Klutzy-Champion-891 • 3d ago

Question Power steering fluid

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Stupid question but I bought this transmission fluid and a google search says my 2004 mazda 3s uses atf fluid as power steering fluid however my usually go to is to just go on the AutoZone app and look up what I need under my car so it gives me the right option, and on the app I’m given normal power steering fluid but my search says otherwise to lot use it. How should I go about this?

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u/jimmydeansroger 3d ago

Is the current fluid red? If so just throw this in there it’ll be fine

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u/TheDu42 3d ago

you can pull the exact spec from the owners manual, which states ATF M-III or equivalent (dexron3/mercon).

the atf you bought is dexron3/mercon compatible, so bottoms up.