BMW power steering fluid...

[kroberts]

...is ATF right? Type F or Dexron/Mercon?

[rcko]

yeah ATF. I been using the generic Oreilley's (spelling) stuff with success for a while now. It said general purpose automatic atf fluid premium compatible with Ford and GM/Chevrolet.

I rebuilt the PS system on my car and used this stuff to flush the pump and refill the system. ITs been 11 months now and no issues, daily driven.

[redhatpat]

BMW specs call for Dexron 2. Dexron 3 has superceded dexron 2, so use that.

[fretburnr]

d3 is available just about everywhere.

[AndrewBird]

I've always been curious what the difference between ATF and "power steering fluid" was. I mean, is it actually different, or did some company make a fortune off of selling ATF for twice the price?

[redhatpat]

I've used real "power steering fluid" in other cars before. I *think* it's consistency is more like brake fluid. It's been a while, so I could be mistaken.

[MR 325]

The car calls for ATF for the power steering system.

[DCColegrove]

I use synthetic Dexron, change it often. The whole system holds less than 1 liter and it oxidizes quickly due to heat...Save you a P/S rack job in the future.

[AlarmedBread]

ATF stains driveways
PS fluid doesn't

[StereoInstaller1]

ATF stains driveways
PS fluid doesn't

ATF doesn't stain driveways, leaky racks do.

[lovemy318]

i've used DOT4 brake fluid and itt seems to work better than anything. easier turns, no wear, no leaks, no oxidation. ive been using it for about 2 years now