| Author | Message | ||
     Geoff Wootton Prolific User Username: dounraey Post Number: 229 Registered: 5-2012 |
What fluid should I use to flush and re-fill the power steering on an SY-I (SRX18501). I have searched the forum and seen recommendations for LHM in the SY-II and SZ series. Does this hold true for the earlier SY-I cars with the power steering box. Geoff | ||
| David Gore Moderator Username: david_gore Post Number: 1306 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi Geoff, The specified fluid for the power steering is Dexron Automatic Transmission Fluid. See Chapter D of TSD2476 for all lubricant specifications. | ||
| Brian Vogel Grand Master Username: guyslp Post Number: 465 Registered: 6-2009 |
Geoff, Of course, you can't find Dexron (as in original, with no number after it) transmission fluid anymore. The latest Dexron spec from GM is Dexron VI, which is backward compatible in transmission applications with all prior Dexron formulations. However, it is not backward compatible for power steering applications:  While GM no longer licenses Dexron-III, the stuff is still made to that spec by many vendors. You most often find it on the shelf as Dex/Merc, which conforms to both Dexron and Mercron specs. Up through Dexron-III the petroleum base was conventional, with the jump to Dexron VI it is now synthetic. In any case, just be sure you don't jump to the latest spec for Dexron (or at least if you go by what GM says). Brian | ||
| Geoff Wootton Prolific User Username: dounraey Post Number: 230 Registered: 5-2012 |
Thanks for the info. I had read section D but was unsure of the substitute for the original Dexron. I've just checked the autozone website and they supply Valvoline Dexron III. I was shocked to see the original Dexron contained Whale oil until the US banned it's import in their endangered species act. Geoff | ||
| John Grieve New User Username: john116 Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2012 |
Yes, allegedly the whale oil gave the transmission fluid very good, very smooth shifting properties. Was before my time though. |
