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power steering leak what type of fluid?

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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Default power steering leak what type of fluid?

my power steering is leaking I need a new pump but until I can fix it what type of fluid should I get cause its low since its leaking .also how hard is it to change the pump yourself?looks like I would have to take the belt off to change it.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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It should be in your owners manual, possibly on the cap to the power steering pump. I think it is dexron 3 atf but don't quote me on that.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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ATF +4 (tranny fluid).
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Yup....it's the same as in your auto transmission.
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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As said already, ATF4

Pump is not hard to change. 3 bolts through the pulley (14mm or 15mm I think) hold it in place.
 
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