Op,ur question is like asking if ogogoro is quite different from ordinary water,these two thgs look similar bt very different get a sound mec for ur automobile.

From what I heard from auto tip, they both the same is just the english. One is British why the other is american and was told to use the one that best suit your car and as long u using it and doesn't give problem, is ok

Check the CAR'S MANUAL and inscription on the cap covering the steering fluid container for specified fluid type. most Toyota recommend same fluid for power steering and Transmission.

Emo101:
To The Expert In The House Pls Is Power Sterring Fluid And Automatic Transmission Fluid The Samething Cos I Think I Just Pour The Automatic Transmission Fluid Into My Power Steering Tank Am Confused And What Is The Effect?Thank U All

Where is Sienna?

READ YOUR MANUAL!!!

moringa180:
what of Toyota cars

I once had a small leak along my power steering line, ( 2.2 2001 Toyota camry) the whole fluid leaked on a deserted place and the steering became stiff. I had to use engine oil to top the tank intermittently and managed it like that home, next morning topped it again and drove it to my mechanic to fix it. I had made up my mind to "kill" the pump if necessary in order to leave that spot as quickly as possible.

Till date luckily I've never had issues with the pump, I was expecting it to seize due to the high viscosity of the 20w40 oil. Toyota really has a high tolerance for replacement parts in some cases.

They two different oils, ATF is for gear while the other one is for steering, they have different functions just that their viscosity is almost the same but their additives are different which mostly differentiates oils.

ATF is for gear, very different from Steering Fluid. And if you're using a Honda, using wrong ATF is a recipe for disaster.

Knowledge is power. Read ur manual. Some vehicles prescribe ATM for both. Where otherwise specified... Follow instructions. P.S. this is a straight question. Give solution not abuse

joto:
Check the CAR'S MANUAL and inscription on the cap covering the steering fluid container for specified fluid type. most Toyota recommend same fluid for power steering and Transmission.

Sienna 1998 - 2002 models recommend ATF for both

ramdris:

The pics below shows the power steering fluid am using for my 05 accord...How is it?

Please, where did you buy it from and how much does it cost?

luvinhubby:




Most manuals will clearly instruct you not to use ATFs for steering fluids, but few Nigerian car owners bother to read their car manuals.

Transmission fluids are clearly different from steering fluids.

Please, do you have the steering fluid? And how much are you selling? I would have called you, but would rather you post it here so that most people would know its available in Nigeria and not as expensive as they thought, which most probably are the major reasons they are using ATF as power steering fluid. Thanks in advance...

FlyboyZee:

Please, where did you buy it from and how much does it cost?

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Luvinhuby sold it to me....It's original..@ Oyingbo

EMMYB0Y:
I use ATM for power steering ever since I have been driving it..HONDA CRV.... and no problem from anywhere......

Which one is ATM?

Depending on the manufacturer and model year there are cases where same fluid is used by both components e.g. early jeeps use atf+3

Some Toyota's may tolerate ATF as the power steering oil; please confirm from your car manual (NOT "friend", "mechanic", "rewire" or "workman" )!!
Honda's typically specify their ATF as different from the power steering oil. Once topped a Honda power steering with Honda ATF; the reaction was immediate (lots of noise from the pump). You may "manage" with products labelled as useful for both auto-transmission and power steering systems...but you'll only get perfect performance from a Honda power steering if you use their original recommended power steering fluid pictured on page 1 of this thread (speaking from experience)

I use mobil atf for my 05 corolla

To answer OPs question and also remove the doubt of other readers, here's a screenshot of Honda's recommendation according to the manual. Read the highlighted part.

Good evening guys,

Please can I use "Abro Automatic transmission fluid" as power steering fluid. Just noticed mine is totally empty and my steering was making a noise.

My mechanic recommended it but I'm still sceptical.

My Car is a corolla 2006

Thanks