I use Dex 6 synthetic in my 2002 Highlander for a few years and now my 2008 RX350. Works great and steering stays buttery smooth even in the freezing cold in the morning.

 

I used Valvoline Max Life transmission fluid as my replacement power steering fluid in my 2007 Highlander V6. The Valvoline Max Life transmission fluid cover all the Dexron fluid as well as the Toyota WS transmission fluid.

 

carguy75, are you using the red bottle or blue?

 

The red high mileage bottle. So far so good. The transmission shifts perfectly and the steering is smooth as well with the Valvoline Max Life fluid.

 

I've been using the blue ones as ATF and PS fluids since i bought the car.

 

I've been using the blue ones as ATF and PS fluids since i bought the car.
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I am sure both versions will do the job as good or better than the OEM transmission fluids. I just went with the high mileage version to hopefully recondition my old seals in my transmission and to keep my new power steering rack seals in tip top condition.

 

would this stuff work?:

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-9244 Dexron VI Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

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would this stuff work?:

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-9244 Dexron VI Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

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In theory; Yes.

Dexron VI is supposed to be an upgraded fluid to previous Dexron fluids and is backwards compatible per GM data sheets.

 

 

 

Toyota does not make it easy to remove PS container to drain fluid. My release clip is stucked and made it impossible to remove container for cleaning at same time.
Used dextron 4, no seal leaks on PS pump

 

I use Toyota Transmission and Power Steering fluid and get it on sale on-line when they do their holiday sales for extra on-line savings. I used the "turkey baster" technique over the course of a few months, here and there, essentially using the process of dilution. My fluid was pretty dirty but after about 2 1/2 bottles, is now quite clean.