Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 16:20:42 -0800 (PST)
From: mike_ayukawa@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [DTLC] power steering question
To: dtlc@helios.net
Reply-To: dtlc@helios.net

--- 83bj60@consultech.cx wrote:
> I suggest you replace your power stering fluid,
> which may be getting
> too old and could be "stiffening", or maybe the
> wrong kind of fluid
> was added at some point. IIRC, Toyota specifies
> Dexron tranny fluid
> for its power sterring as opposed to standard power
> steering fluid.

I've had good results for a squealing pump (in cool
weather) using Mobil 1 synthetic Dextron II
automatic fluid.  Expensive for most general
use, but compared to a new pump, a bargin.  BTW,
not on the cruiser.  But may apply regardless.
Mike