Power steering fluid

Naum16 · 03-24-2013, 04:15 PM

Hello I have an 09 370z touring and my power steering fluid is just a little bit low just wondering what's the best brand to us and can I mix to different types since there is already a good amount there already.

ayrton88 · 03-25-2013, 10:58 AM

Speaking of which....how often should the power steering fluid be changed? Clutch fluid as well?

critical · 04-03-2013, 01:58 AM

Redline D6 ATF

Red Line Synthetic Oil - Automatic Transmission Fluids - D6 ATF

XwChriswX · 04-03-2013, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critical

Redline D6 ATF

Red Line Synthetic Oil - Automatic Transmission Fluids - D6 ATF

Are you sure that's correct?

Not: Red Line Synthetic Oil - Power Steering and Misc. - Power Steering Fluid

Just saying, it says it on the label...

RN SHARK · 04-04-2013, 05:33 PM

No, D6 ATF fluid is correct. Our car requires a Dexron-VI fluid for the power steering. It is what I'm running right now.

theDreamer · 04-04-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

No, D6 ATF fluid is correct. Our car requires a Dexron-VI fluid for the power steering. It is what I'm running right now.

Correct, the redline PS fluid is slightly different. I believe it can be used but the ATF is the correct composition to what Nissan uses today.

XwChriswX · 04-05-2013, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

No, D6 ATF fluid is correct. Our car requires a Dexron-VI fluid for the power steering. It is what I'm running right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Correct, the redline PS fluid is slightly different. I believe it can be used but the ATF is the correct composition to what Nissan uses today.

That's crazy.

Go figure, never would have thought about this when it came time to flush/refill.

Spanishlove96 · 12-09-2023, 10:31 PM

So from reading all these threads. Instead of using the Genuine Nissan Power Steering Fluid, I can use Red Line 30704 Full Synthetic D6 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Which is transmission fluid? This is blowing my mind. Am I correct? My vehicle is Manual transmission.

Thank you,
Monica

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-10-2023, 10:30 PM

In a sense it's all just hydraulic fluid, it's just the additives and the types of metals and components and temperatures the fluid interacts with that determines if it's going to be ok for a brake system or clutch system etc. But only the mfg. would really know that so I wouldn't go experimenting.

Rusty · 12-10-2023, 11:43 PM

I've been using the Redline power steering fluid.

cv129 · 12-11-2023, 02:09 AM

The PS reservoir cap actually says use Dexron ATF.

I also use RL D6 for powersteering.

ZoomZ · 12-11-2023, 01:10 PM

Been using D6 for long time.
The RL PS fluid looks to have a higher VI and higher viscocity at 100 degrees. So better heat stablitity which comes at the cost of lower flow.

So maybe RL PS is better for track? NOt sure if you'll feel any stiffness due higher viscocity.?

I think the D6 is fine for DD and range of tempratures specially for cold flow.

03-24-2013, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Naum16 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: IN Posts: 152 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 12	Power steering fluid Hello I have an 09 370z touring and my power steering fluid is just a little bit low just wondering what's the best brand to us and can I mix to different types since there is already a good amount there already. GodZilla370 likes this.

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ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Speaking of which....how often should the power steering fluid be changed? Clutch fluid as well? GodZilla370 likes this.

04-03-2013, 01:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Redline D6 ATF Red Line Synthetic Oil - Automatic Transmission Fluids - D6 ATF RN SHARK likes this.

04-04-2013, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	No, D6 ATF fluid is correct. Our car requires a Dexron-VI fluid for the power steering. It is what I'm running right now. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

12-09-2023, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spanishlove96 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 1 Drives: 2015 370Z/Manual Rep Power: 6	Power Steering 2015 Nissan 370Z So from reading all these threads. Instead of using the Genuine Nissan Power Steering Fluid, I can use Red Line 30704 Full Synthetic D6 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Which is transmission fluid? This is blowing my mind. Am I correct? My vehicle is Manual transmission. Thank you, Monica filip00 likes this.

12-10-2023, 10:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,401 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	In a sense it's all just hydraulic fluid, it's just the additives and the types of metals and components and temperatures the fluid interacts with that determines if it's going to be ok for a brake system or clutch system etc. But only the mfg. would really know that so I wouldn't go experimenting. Optimiser and Spanishlove96 like this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

12-10-2023, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I've been using the Redline power steering fluid. Optimiser likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-11-2023, 02:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	The PS reservoir cap actually says use Dexron ATF. I also use RL D6 for powersteering. Optimiser likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

12-11-2023, 01:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 761 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	Been using D6 for long time. The RL PS fluid looks to have a higher VI and higher viscocity at 100 degrees. So better heat stablitity which comes at the cost of lower flow. So maybe RL PS is better for track? NOt sure if you'll feel any stiffness due higher viscocity.? I think the D6 is fine for DD and range of tempratures specially for cold flow. __________________ “Action without vision is a nightmare.”

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