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Mar 24, 2012 | 08:48 AM

Rique

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Steering Fluid

Hey folks, need to top up my steering fluid. No Mobil ATF320 PAS fluid any where. Can I use Dexron III? It seems Mobile ATF320 is exactly that.

These specs are from Mobile web page...

Mobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:GM Dexron III GMobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:GM Dexron III G

Mobil ATF 320 has the following builder approvals:
Ford Mercon M931220, Allison C4 (31574001) Voith G607
ZF TE-ML 4D, 17 C Mobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:
GM Dexron III Renk Doromat

Typical Properties
Mobil ATF 320 SAE Grade
Viscosity, ASTM D 445 cSt @ 100°C 8.2
Brookfield viscosity @ -40°C, mPa.s,
ASTM D2983 17900
Flash Point, °C, ASTM D92 197
Density @ 15 °C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.863 Mobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:GM Dexron III GMobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:GM Dexron III GMobil ATF 320 is recommended for use in applications requiring:GM Dexron III G

Last edited by Rique; Mar 24, 2012 at 08:50 AM.

Apr 7, 2014 | 03:40 PM

Tanman

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Edit: Replied to wrong thread...sorry!

Last edited by Tanman; Apr 7, 2014 at 03:43 PM. Reason: replied to wrong thread.

Apr 7, 2014 | 08:52 PM

BritCars

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Worth investigating why you need to top it up. Mine was low and I got a slight vibration in steering in icy cold weather. Turned out the power steering pump was leaking - replaced on warranty. Apparently not an unusual problem (same with the coolant pump apparently).