What is equivalent to Nissan PSF II?

Re: What is equivalent to Nissan Power Steering Fluid Yes, ATF can be used in place of PSF because they are both Dexron III.

Can you use regular power steering fluid in a Nissan?

Genuine Nissan P/S fluid is only NissanMatic Type “D” ATF, which is actually the original Dexron formula. Almost any red power steering fluid or red automatic transmission fluid will work just fine in the power steering.

Can dexron 2 be used for power steering fluid?

This has lead to many car makers adopting Dexron and Mercon formulations as their specified automatic transmission fluid like Motocraft Mercon ATF power steering fluid. Besides, as Dexron and Mercon are similar they are considered to be interchangeable.

Is Nissan power steering fluid synthetic?

Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification.

What color is Nissan PSF?

What color is Nissan Power steering fluid? Nissan power steering fluid is RED. Just like many other manufacturers that use red, pink, or clear fluid, Nissan goes the traditional route to make it easy to see if your power steering fluid is leaking from your vehicle.

What is ATF Type D?

ATF TYPE D is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid meeting the performance requirements of major U.S. and European car manufacturers.

Is Prestone power steering fluid safe for Nissan?

Prestone ® Asian Vehicles Power Steering Fluid enhances system life vs. conventional fluid. Engineered for use in Asian vehicle manufacturers: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki and others.

Should I use power steering fluid or ATF?

ATF is used more for cleaning and friction while PSF is used for lubrication and to reduce friction between the power steering parts. PSF also reduces excessive temperature build-up, lubricates the steering pump and gear unit and provides hydraulic pressure to the system parts.

Can I use power steering fluid instead of ATF?

Yes, you can. You can use ATF or automatic transmission fluid in your power steering pump as a substitute for power steering fluid when you’re in a bind. Both your ATF and power steering fluid are hydraulic fluids and your power steering system is a hydraulic system like your transmission system.