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Old 06-03-2006, 07:04 PM
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New to the Porsche scene. Just sold my 1971 Corvette. What type of steering fluid should I use? Brand and type. I would like to purchase it from Pep Boys or Autozone. Any Suggestions?

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Old 06-03-2006, 07:25 PM
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Porsche 944/968 Power Steering Fluid is essentially "DEXTRON" Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

I just buy a bottle of "Dextron III ATF" from whatever gas station I happen to be at when I notice it's low.
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Old 06-03-2006, 07:26 PM
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What would happen if I put Power Steering Fuild in the system?
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Pull it out immediately, clean all the parts, and then put in the Dexron. I believe actual PS fluid eats away at the steering system pretty quickly.
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ATF Dextron 2
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ATF Dextron 2
Ok so NOW which is it? II or III? I, too, have this question and would like it answered.

BTW Will welcome!

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Dexron III replaces Dexron II. You can use either but you might need a time machine to find Dexron II.
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Ah k great thanks dudes.
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I use Redline synthetic power steering fluid. The bottle claims that it is approved by Porsche.

Does anyone who really knows about this think I should change it out?
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The owners manual mentions Dextron 2
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