Steering problems

drmmr15 · 02-20-2007, 07:50 PM

OK. I'm going to check all the hoses, and probably replace the pump....once the weather cooperates. Thanks.

yota_head · 02-20-2007, 09:55 PM

i think youre supposed to use dexron II atf in your power steering unit... if you use the wrong fluid it will wreck your pump, and it sounds like its on the way out.

drmmr15 · 02-20-2007, 11:24 PM

If I am using the wrong fluid, how do I drain it and put in new fluid? Do I just pull the bottom hose?

damdog05 · 02-20-2007, 11:27 PM

atf in your power steering pump? isnt there actually power steeing fluid you can buy?

yota_head · 02-20-2007, 11:39 PM

toyota service manual says use 'dexron or dexron II automatic transmission fluid'

i dont know if power steering fluid is the same stuff, but i would do as the manufacturer says. when you replace your pump make sure you use the proper stuff. these days we're up to dexron III i think, which will fill the requirements of dexron II and I.

drmmr15 · 02-20-2007, 11:59 PM

Ok thanks. Ill replace the fluid and see if that fixes the problem

volto · 02-21-2007, 01:51 AM

I usually fill mine with Dex III ATF. Slow leak cause my rack and pinion is tearing itself up =/

luckily i have a new one sitting prettily in a box

02-20-2007, 07:50 PM	#1
drmmr15 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 73	OK. I'm going to check all the hoses, and probably replace the pump....once the weather cooperates. Thanks. __________________ 1987 Supra Turbo GReddy TT Open Element Filter (<---not sure what brand) YAY BOOST!!!!....finally...

02-20-2007, 11:24 PM	#3
drmmr15 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 73	If I am using the wrong fluid, how do I drain it and put in new fluid? Do I just pull the bottom hose? __________________ 1987 Supra Turbo GReddy TT Open Element Filter (<---not sure what brand) YAY BOOST!!!!....finally...

02-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#4
damdog05 12psi boost Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	atf in your power steering pump? isnt there actually power steeing fluid you can buy? __________________ My cars: 85 Trans Am- Ehhh- Gone 83 Rx7- Much Better- Gone 86.5 Supra- Love- Not Gone

02-20-2007, 11:59 PM	#6
drmmr15 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 73	Ok thanks. Ill replace the fluid and see if that fixes the problem __________________ 1987 Supra Turbo GReddy TT Open Element Filter (<---not sure what brand) YAY BOOST!!!!....finally...

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02-20-2007, 09:55 PM	#2
yota_head Stock Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BC Posts: 12	i think youre supposed to use dexron II atf in your power steering unit... if you use the wrong fluid it will wreck your pump, and it sounds like its on the way out.

02-20-2007, 11:39 PM	#5
yota_head Stock Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BC Posts: 12	toyota service manual says use 'dexron or dexron II automatic transmission fluid' i dont know if power steering fluid is the same stuff, but i would do as the manufacturer says. when you replace your pump make sure you use the proper stuff. these days we're up to dexron III i think, which will fill the requirements of dexron II and I.

02-21-2007, 01:51 AM	#7
volto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: GMT-35 Posts: 52	I usually fill mine with Dex III ATF. Slow leak cause my rack and pinion is tearing itself up =/ luckily i have a new one sitting prettily in a box