ATF fluid in power steering

Have a 2015 Tacoma,my question is this okay too use in my power steering unit ?
most say dextron 2 or 3 ?

 

That's full synthetic, ideally you just want II/ III (non-synthetic):

 

Thanks BadAndy

 

It works just fine. Been using Valvoline Maxlife ATF for years with no problem. As long as the rear of the bottle says it is compatible with Dex3 then it is good. If it doesn't say anything don't trust it.

 

Pretty sure all Dex 3 is fully synthetic.

 

The Toyota dealers in my area sell Mobil ATF D/M under a Toyota SKU superseding Toyota-branded Dexron III. In fact, the dealers sell it for cheaper than the big-box stores.



Fluid labeled "Dexron/Mercon" from other brands would work as well:
https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...-mercon-fluid-is-specified-1-quart/516918_0_0
https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...tomatic-transmission-fluid-1-quart/811755_0_0

 

In my experience the PS system isn't too picky. Heck, lube places put regular clear PS fluid in toyotas all the time and it's not like it causes problems immediately. I'm recommending it though, just stick with a regular ATF

 

Believe it's synthetic blend at best.

 

I'm cautious because the Tacoma steering rack is known to leak. Using a more modern low-viscosity fluid like Valvoline Max-Life, Dexron VI, etc. might encourage leaking.

 

What he said.. full synthetic isn't always best for these 'older' gen trucks.

 

Back of the jug,so do you think it's good to go ?

 

^Yep it's a low-viscosity fluid (compatible with Mercon LV, Dexron-VI, and Toyota WS). If your steering rack isn't leaking now (seepage would be visible on the bellows), it may start leaking with this fluid.

 

I will just buy a bottle of regular dextron 3 atf,my truck has 48k on it,looks brand new under the hood,no leaks anywhere.

 

Can you send me a link too what you use ,and where too buy it ?

 

The leak happens at the steering rack bellows, not under the hood:



I bought Mobil D/M at my local Toyota dealer parts counter.

These two Valvoline or STP fluids are similar, available at Auto Zone:
https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...-mercon-fluid-is-specified-1-quart/516918_0_0
https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...tomatic-transmission-fluid-1-quart/811755_0_0

 

Thanks I will pick up one the above.