Power Steering Fluid

[johnmc]

What's the best power steering fluid to use in a 2008 5.4L. One expert seems to say Mercon V synthetic. I have a 2008 with 31K miles and the fluid is starting to discolor so I am planning on exchanging old for new.

 

[stamp11127]

One that meets the manufacturers specs. What type of environment will it operate in?

 

[johnmc]

Well - there are several that meet the standards for this application. Operations of this vehicle is passenger vehicle in an urban environment with little to no harsh duty or towing.

 

[stamp11127]

You can use any brand of power steering fluid as long as it meets the manufacturers specifications. When I was buying parts for the school system here, I was getting cases of Gunk Power Steering Fluid. Didn't have any issues with them....