Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

PSF-3 is specified in the Hyundai owners manual.

Well, in research I notice Honda
does not utilize the power steering fluid that "GM, Ford, Chrysler &
most foreign cars" utilize.

Does Hyundai utilize the power steering fluid that "...most foreign
cars" utilize ?

My 2003 Elantra is squeaking when backing & turning out of garage.

I notice its power steering fluid well is seemingly a little low, but
worry about the fluid compatability.

Surely, it won't hurt to try supplementing it with a little of
additional properly compatible fluid (?).

Or should I wait until the next scheduled
service at the dealer.

Its got 40,000 miles on the odometer, and is bumper to bumper covered
by extended service contract, which I urge, especially for the
mechanically-challenged types like me.

Re: Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

Hyundai uses Dexron ATF for power steering fluid.

Re: Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

re: Dextron ATF is what Hyundai utilizes

I have an unopened 12 ounce bottle of GUNK brand power steering fluid,
and an unopened bottle of SNAP brand power steering fluid.

Though (I suppose) DEXTRON ATF will soon be another acquisition.

Apparently because of potential damage-liability phenomena, the
automotive fluid supply industry avoids suggesting theot power
steering suff is compatible with Hyundai.

There are no (visible to me) chemical/engineering
standards-designations-specifications shown on the labels of the
bottles.

Has anybody reading this ever had any trouble with utilizing
non-Dextron ATF in his Hyundai power steering ?

Re: Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

Robert Cohen wrote:
> re: Dextron ATF is what Hyundai utilizes
>
> I have an unopened 12 ounce bottle of GUNK brand power steering fluid,
> and an unopened bottle of SNAP brand power steering fluid.
>
> Though (I suppose) DEXTRON ATF will soon be another acquisition.
>
> Apparently because of potential damage-liability phenomena, the
> automotive fluid supply industry avoids suggesting theot power
> steering suff is compatible with Hyundai.
>
> There are no (visible to me) chemical/engineering
> standards-designations-specifications shown on the labels of the
> bottles.
>
> Has anybody reading this ever had any trouble with utilizing
> non-Dextron ATF in his Hyundai power steering ?

Why would you even consider using anything that's specifically NOT
recommended? Just buy some Dextron and be done with it. It's not like
it's a major purchase.

Re: Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> Hyundai uses Dexron ATF for power steering fluid.
>
Which version of Dexron is used for the power steering?
Thanks.

Richard

Re: Power Steering Fluid Compatability
 

re: supposed need for compatible power steering fluid adding

It seems the noise was being caused by a loose belt, which was
tightened last week at scheduled oil change by a dealer.

p.s. The 2003 elantra will soon require the 60,000 mile timing belt
service, which prices about $600 in the Atlanta area, unless anybody
reading this knows of a quality place that's not so expensive/tres cher
(?).