Is this power steering fluid OK for a slight top up?

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Is this power steering fluid OK for a slight top up?

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They mention ATF Dexron II & III type compatible, this sort of thing ok :?:

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Re: Is this power steering fluid OK for a slight top up?

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It should be, it mentioned compatibility with Dexron II and III. I assume you're going for the stop leak capability? Otherwise I'd just buy a quart of the cheap stuff at a third the price.
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Re: Is this power steering fluid OK for a slight top up?

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Mike W. wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 1:25 pm It should be, it mentioned compatibility with Dexron II and III. I assume you're going for the stop leak capability? Otherwise I'd just buy a quart of the cheap stuff at a third the price.
I was thinking more it was a nice small bottle, so it wouldn't create a mess pouring a little :!: :)
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