Powersteering Fluid

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What type of powersteering fluid should I put in my 4.5GRX?

I've always used ATF in other vehicles, but the fluid is not the fimiliar red colour in my troll's reservoir.
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I haven't checked the manual but should be the same thing is just hydraulic oil same as atf????? :think:
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Any more advice....can I just put in ATF or is it suppose to be something other than that?
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I've been using Castrol Transmax Dex III ATF in my 3.0 Diesel - should be no different to the 4.8 ??
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:thumbup: Dexron III or equivalent according to manual.

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Dextron 11 are miniral and the 111 are sinthentic.
I use the dextron 111. In all of my car. The powersteer, radiator fans, transfercase.
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