Need to top off PowerSteering fluid ??

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Jan 31, 2019 | 06:55 PM

myexcursion

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Need to top off PowerSteering fluid ??

noticed my power steering is low and need to top off ... but no one seems to sell Dex 3.
Can I mix Dex 6 with Dex 3 ? I know I can flush and fill with 6, but what about topping off ? Too cold to work on flush etc right now.

i did see Castrol Transmax as an option maybe ??
Obviously not in the gallon size

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...9fcb/8140021-P

Feb 1, 2019 | 01:37 AM

Dell Gailey

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I sucked out as much as possible on mine when changing all my fluids. I used the Castrol IMPORT multi-vehicle transmission fluid for the power steering and have had no problems.

Feb 2, 2019 | 07:25 PM

RobinGa

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Valvoline makes a Dex III and carried at my local Walmart and what I used to flush and change all fluid in my 2004 3.0

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Feb 4, 2019 | 07:10 PM

myexcursion

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I ended up picking up a qt of Valvoline Dex/Merc and added about 3-4 ounces. Noticed immediate improvement ... steering felt much smoother , and no more whining

thx