Nissan power steering fluid

[Kestas]

I just adopted a 2010 Nissan Murano with 80K to the stable. The power steering fluid is dark (likely original) and it needs to be flushed out. I don't have the owner's manual, but I understand the fluid specified is "Genuine Nissan power steering fluid or equivalent." I don't want to pay dealer prices for a fluid if it's nothing special. What fluid would be appropriate for this vehicle? I'm a big fan of Valvoline PS fluid.

 

[4WD]

Google for the owners manual - it should give you all fluids.

 

[aquariuscsm]

My Nissan takes ATF. I wonder what the difference is in that and "power steering fluid"?

 

[Garak]

If you want the manual, the Nissan site will let you download one. Dexron-VI ATF is approved for use as the power steering fluid. That's what I use in my G37, too.

 

[Kestas]

I have the pdf shop manual and pdf service booklet for the vehicle. You're correct, the maintenance section mentions Dexron VI may also be used for PS fluid. I guess that's the safest fluid to use.

 

[mclasser]

My Infiniti PS system takes either Dexron ATF or Nissan PSF-II. People just use Dexron and don't bother with the Ni$$an fluid.

 

[andrewp1998]

I put in prestone syn for asian cars, works great and steers better in very cold temps

 

[Boomer]

When I had a 2007 Frontier, my dealer told me to use Mobil 1 ATF and I did. Never an issue.

 

[MolaKule]

Originally Posted By: Boomer
When I had a 2007 Frontier, my dealer told me to use Mobil 1 ATF and I did. Never an issue.


NissanMatic D is usually specified for this year of vehicle. NissanMatic D is a Dexron III/Mercon knockoff.

Any Dexron III/Mercon equivalent will work.

 

[artificialist]

They take Dexron. You could put just about any type of ATF in there and make the system last a long time. I prefer to use Dexron VI.

 

[MaximaGuy]

There are a few true PSF fluids like MaxLife, Redline, Valvoline, STech etc,
It takes Dexron but for a $1 more you can get PS fluid.

 

[Garak]

Dexron-VI, however, is an officially approved PSF for Nissan/Infiniti. Whether or not any of those you listed, or any of the others out there are, is up for debate.