Decoding the Language of Power Steering Fluid Color as a Diagnostic Tool

Look for a dark brown or black color. This indicates the power steering fluid needs attention.” Most power steering fluid will last between two and three years ... Refer to the table to identify factory fill and the approved service power steering fluid by year and model. Note that MS9602 is Red in color ... ... Fluid vs New Fluid ... Your power steering fluid is either going to be ginger ale in color (hydraulic fluid) or red in color (transmission fluid). The replacement fluid i have is clear..and anytime i've checked it on any car its from clear to dark brown..but never trans fluid red. I would completely flush and refill with Pentosin. In the 70's and 80's, P/S fluid on many vehicles is the same as tranny fluid but not any more. Watch as an ACDelco product specialist explains why it is important to follow OE specifications when it comes to your power steering fluid. 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Power Steering Fluid color? - What color is the factory installed power steering fluid. My fluid is very red as ... It's supposed to be a decently bright red. I'd stick some rolled up paper towel in there, get some on it and look at the towel. It's transmission fluid. 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) - Color of Power Steering Fluid? - What color is this? I bought some ATF containing Dexron III and it's ... In the past the only color I have seen for PS fluid has been ... Most power steering specific fluids are clear. T · Tremo. Joined: Oct 13 ...