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power steering fluid vs Auto trans?
My kids 4 runner is finally complete. All suspension and rubber parts down below done. Tomorrow, 2 things need to be flushed, power steering and brake fluids. Stopped by Autozone today and found only 1 large bottle Perstone power steering fluid left. Went home to look at the manual and it calls for Dexron III. I was ready to buy 3 qts of Dexron but the dumb kid behind the counter talked me out of it and use Prestone. I know they may be the same fluid only Dexron has more detergent in it. Off the to the net I go and try and find an answer. It seems the Prestone fluid may dry out seals and cause leaking whereas tranny oil has chemicals within it that keeps seals from drying. Anyone know anything about this? Man, we need Mr. Lubbie back.
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