Power Steering Fluid Types Recommended by OE Manufacturer*

Power Steering Fluid Types Recommended by OE Manufacturer*

When flushing a power steering system or replacing apower steeringpump you may wonder, "What type of fluid should I use in my power steering system?" The automatic answer is "Power steering fluid, of course!" Not necessarily so. The fact is,O.E.'s recommend many different types of fluids for power steering systems.Through our research on alldatapro.com and otherindustry sources, we came up with a recommended fluid list to help "steer" you in the right direction.

Make / Model / Fluid Type / OE #
Acura / All models / Honda P/S Fluid / 08206-9002
Audi / All models (1984 – 1989) / Pentosin CHF 7.1 / G002 000
Audi / All models (1990 – 2005) / Pentosin CHF 11S
Audi / All models (2006 on) / Pentosin CHF 202
BMW / All models (1987 to 9/1991 production) / Pentosin CHF 7.1 / 81 22 1 468 879
BMW / All models (1990 on; check owners manual) / Pentosin CHF 11S / 82 11 1 468 041
Chrysler, Dodge / All post-1998 models (unless specified) / ATF+4 / 05166226AA
Chrysler, Dodge / All pre-1998 models / P/S Fluid / 04883077
Chrysler / Crossfire / Pentosin CHF 11S
Daewoo / All models / Dexron II or III
Dodge Trucks / Sprinter / Pentosin 11S
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury / All models / Mercon ATF
General Motors / All models / P/S Fluid / 89021184 or 89020661
Honda / All models / Honda P/S Fluid / 08206-9002
Hyundai / Check application / P/S Fluid 3 or Dexron II
Jaguar / Check application / Pentosin CHF 11S or Dexron III
Jeep / 09-05 Grand Cherokee, all engines / WK Hydraulic / 05142893AA
Jeep / 09-06 Commander, 5.7L / WK Hydraulic / 05142893AA
Jeep / 07-06 Commander, 3.7L & 4.7L / WK Hydraulic / 05142893AA
Jeep / All post-1998 models (unless specified) / ATF+4 / 05166226AA
Jeep / All pre-1998 models and pre-2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee / P/S Fluid / 04883077
Infiniti / All models / Dexron III or equivalent ATF
Isuzu / All models / Dexron II or III
Kia / Check application / P/S Fluid or Dexron III
Land Rover / Check application / Dexron II or III
Lexus / All models / Dexron II or III
Mazda / All models / Dexron III or equivalent ATF
Mercedes-Benz / Check application / Pentosin CHF 11S / MB 001 989 24 03 10
Mercedes-Benz / Check application / P/S Fluid / MB 000 989 88 33
Mini / All models / Pentosin CHF 11S / 82 11 1 468 041
Mitsubishi / Check application / P/S Fluid or Dexron II
Nissan/Datsun / All models (pre 1994) / Dexron III or equivalent ATF
Nissan / All models (1994 on) / Pentosin CHF 11S
Porsche / Check application / Pentosin CHF 11S or
Pentosin CHF 202
Rolls Royce / All models / Pentosin CHF11S
Saab / Check application / Varies by application
Saturn / All models / P/S Fluid / 89021184 or 89020661
Scion / All models / Dexron II or III
Subaru / All models / Dexron II or III
Suzuki / All models / Dexron II or III
Toyota / All models / Dexron II or III
Volkswagen / All models up to 3/89 production / P/S Fluid / ZVW 239902
Volkswagen / All models from 4/89 production - 2005 / Pentosin CHF 11S / G002 000
Volkswagen / All models (2006 on) / Pentosin CHF 202
Volvo / All models (1995 – 1998) / Penstosin CHF 7.1
Volvo / All models (3/1998 production – 2002) / Pentosin 11S
Volvo / All models (2002 on) / Pentosin 202

Pentosin applications: Some vehicle specifications state CHF 7.1, CHF 11S and CHF 202 can be substituted, but not mixed with, CHF 7.1. CHF 11S and CHF 202 are fully compatible and mixable. Pentosin fluids should not be mixed with ATF fluids.

*Please note: This is not ancomprehensive list and is meant as a general guideline only. Refer to the manufacturer's specifications before providing any service.