Is STP power steering fluid "Dexron" type?

[Zesty]

I have a bottle, and it doesn't seem to say anything anywhere about what it really is. Just "Power Steering Fluid", in a white bottle, with red cap and lettering.

Anyone got a clue? Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

 

[MN Driver]

This looks like the GM style power steering fluid. I don't think there are any dexron power steering fluids that are marketed as such. Usually you would just grab a bottle of dexron III and toss it in the power steering reservoir.

 

[Zesty]

So, this is NOT a Dexron type fluid? And is not OK for my car?

So I wouldn't really be looking for a power steering fluid w/ a Dexron spec, but a bottle that actually says "dexron III"?

 

[MN Driver]

If your manual says to use Dexron III then you have a power steering pump that specifies transmission fluid in the power steering system. I consider it an advantage, it's very easy to find and is cheaper.

 

[Ken2]

Dexron is GM's automatic transmission fluid spec. It is not a power steering fluid spec. ATF is widely used as a hydraulic oil, and sometimes used as the hydraulic oil in power steering. If the power steering unit says to use only Dexron ATF, that's what I'd use, and I prefer a synthetic.


Ken