2002 Toyota Camry "correct fluid power steering" Questions

...fluid Low power steering fluid levels reduce the amount of hydraulic pressure created by the power steering pump, resulting in hard steering. Low fluid levels also cause increased wear of the power ...

correct fluid, also check for leaks from the reservoir down to the steering rack. If it is really black with dirt around the rack fittings you may have a seal failure which is why there is no steering

the manal for my 1989 toyota camry says to use Dexron automatic transmission fluid in the power steering reservoir. Is that correct? Yes, many cars can use transmission fluid for the power steering.

...correct. And be sure to remove (as much as possible) of the factory power steering fluid from the reservoir and replace with automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Do this a few times during regular oil ...

...no way should brake fluid be used, you use auto transmission fluid or correct stearing fluid normally dexron2 but no brake fluid...hope this helps Powersteering fluid. Use Only Power Steering

...fluid started leaking out again. This time a different mechanic said they had not put the correct washer in. He did and it held for a few months and then started leaking again. Could the problem be ...

...correct fluid and fill. if the line and rack aren't leaking then the pump is bad (look for the leaks ground zero) My money is on the hoses. I had to change both high pressure and low pressure hoses ...

...2000 its steering hard to move compartivly other new models camry check fluid levels in power steering pump,if low top up with correct power steering fluid or your pump is on the way out,cheers ...

manual states to use automatic transmisson fluid in power steering resovoir. is that correct?? Yes, both are hydraulic machines that require the same type of oil.

Golledge the normal fluid would be dexron/mercon automatic transmission fluid. I would flush it out as soon as possible with the correct fluid so that you don't ruin the seals in the rack and pump