It is always advisable to check manufacturer's recommendation for any vehicle. The fluids would be similar, but not idendical.
Simply put: When your engine is running. It turns your power steering pump. Which pressurizes your power steering fluid. The fluid is sent via hose, to your power steering rack, or stearing gear box. (racks in most newer cars, gear boxes in older cars and some newer trucks) The pressurized fluid is then used to assist your steering input from the steering wheel.
Power steering fluid is basically clear. Some cars use transmission fluid in the power steering which is dark red. You can use power steering fluid in cars that use transmission fluid but not the reverse. The cap of the reservoir should say power steering fluid only.
Only if it has power steering. Most all cars these days do.
It could be. Some cars use auto trans fluid in the power steering system.
No, I would use regular power steering fluid in it, these newer cars aren't like the old cars where you could use tranny fluid in the power steering.
Power steering is used to help the driver turn the wheel. Power steering is powered by a fluid held within the reservoir, where you put the power steering fluid into. Then, the power steering pump takes over. That pumps the steering fluid to the steering gearbox, which flows to the valve body unit (kind of like a crank). Once you turn the wheel to the left or to the right, the computer tells the steering fluid to push against the crank to make the wheels move, taking less stress off the driver. You usually find power steering in bigger vehicles, such as pick up trucks, big rigs, bigger cars, etc. You won't find it in smaller cars because it's already easy to turn.
Link with picture of where steering fluid goes: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1612500-power_steering_fluid
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Alot of older cars, people would put ATF auto trans fluid in the power steering as a substitute. Could this be the case here?
Well that depends on the car. Some cars actually use automatic transmission fluid (ATF) as power steering fluid. Usually, the reservoir cap will say what type of fluid to use.
Standard power steering fluid will do for most cars. Just look in the owners manual for the correct one. Or if you want call your local dealer and ask them
Most cars that call for normal power steering fluid can take transmission fluid as a substitute but there are exceptions. Hondas MUST use power steering fluids that meet Honda's spec and must never use ATF. German cars must use Pentosin mineral oil that costs about $50 per litre. Some cars specify Dexron-III/Mercon ATF for their power steering systems like Nissan and Toyota. Just remember to NEVER use Ford Type-F ATF, only fluids that meet or exceed the Dexron-III/Mercon spec can be used as a substitute in vehicles that specify "power steering fluid". Never put power steering fluid in the transmission.