Power Steering Fluid?

The power steering fluid in my Tacoma is a little low so I went to Advanced Auto Parts and one of the guys recommended this (pictured below). Is it safe to add it to the original fluid? Thanks in advance for any feedbacks.

 

I just flushed the power steering fluid in my truck the other day. After doing some research, I found that ATF Dexron II or III is what should be used. Just my input, maybe someone else can help as well.

 

Not sure if it is a good idea to add full synthetic into what is already in there.
I think the manual calls for dexron 2 ATF.
I used dexron 2 when I replaced the all of the fluid last year.
Don't trust what the parts store guy tells you.

 

Flush with amsoil full synthetic

 

my manual says ATF fluid

 

So does mine.

 

Like others have said, it’s a good idea to check your manual to see what exactly says. Some guy at a parts store probably isn’t going to know exactly what your truck is supposed to have.

The manual does a good job of listing specifics of what fluids should be used. I was just looking at mine the other day since I’m planning on change diff fluid soon.

 

Atf

But honestly, alot of lube places will accidentally put regular p/s fluid and I have yet to see any catastrophic failures

 

Thanks guys. I’m going to return it and get Dexron From the local dealership on Monday and a turkey baster to do the job. She has about 62k miles so the turkey baster route may be safe for now.

 

Where you buy Dexron-III from is your business, but it's available at many places cheaper than a dealer will sell it for. Anyone's Dex will work just as good as another's, especially for a P/S unit.

 

I use the same trans fluid in my power steering as I do my transmission. valvoline stuff.

 

Yes.

But a qt of ATF that is Dexron II compatible is likely half the price.

 

I appreciate your inputs. Saving a few bucks here and there is my goal

 

Amsoil Universal ATF red cap is what I use. As long it D3 or 2 spec.

 

I have a bottle of Dexron 3, from reading a comment or two, that this is fine for the Taco?

 

Same here. Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic ATF.

 

W. U. T.
Is this a joke?

 

Dexron, not Dexcool. Dexron has been around since the 60's and has various versions of automatic transmission fluid. I believe GM is past Dexron-VI at this point. However Toyota still uses Dexron III for power steering fluid, so a good quality synthetic Dexron III will be a great addition to any power steering system, especially after complete flush.

 

Atf fluid

 

ATF, I used the same stuff I got to drain/refill my auto-transmission in the power steering reservoir.