Can I use any brand of power steering fluid?
Here is my take: – If you are flushing the power steering fluid, it is ok to use any other brand. Since you are not mixing two blends. But if you are just topping off and you don’t know what is already in the system, then safest bet is to use the one from Honda dealer.
What type of power steering fluid does Toyota Camry use?
The manufacturer recommends pouring Dextron II or III (yellow liquid is poured from the Camry 40 factory). Most owners of the Japanese sedan use the original Toyota Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid DEXRON III (number: 08886-80506 or 08886-81250).
Where is the power steering fluid in a Toyota Camry?
The Toyota Camry power steering fluid leak can develop on the steering gear housing. Depending on the power steering system that you’ve on your vehicle, mostly this system is enclosed within the rack housing or the steering gear housing. However, these two can have leaks.
What causes a power steering seal to leak?
If the power assist piston seals are old or worn out, they can easily leak. Mostly when you notice a Toyota Camry power steering fluid leak, the first place you’d check is on the power steering hoses. You’ll find the power steering structure has a return hose and a pressure hose.
What to do if power steering fluid leaks?
If you’re looking for a Toyota Camry power steering fluid leak you can check on your Hydro boost brakes. People do ignore it because it’s rare for a fluid leak to occur there. In some vehicles, the power unit would merge with the brake system for steering.
What kind of fluid do you use for power steering?
My verdict and my preference for power steering fluid would have to be Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF which is more Dexron II & III &… The manufacturer of the steering gear assembly said specifically not to use synthetic. Technically speaking, PS fluid is trans fluid without the dye, usually.