so I know this is a really stupid question but, how can I check if my power steering fluid needs topping up when I look at the master cylinder there's no low or high measurement? (before whinning and groaning start).
You should go to Supercheap Auto and buy some ATF hydraulic fluid. They will pour it in for you where it is needed
Are you looking at the right thing? The master cylinder is part of the brake system, not power steering.
In Canada, all the Zs uses ATF fluid in the power steering reservoir. Unless the Zs down under are different than ours, it should be the same. ATF :br: [TIS]
In the service manuals, Nissan recommends using ATF fluid instead of PS fluid for your power steering. Wierd but true Abraham
Sorry Rob...thats what i meant but wrote it wrong lol When i first got the zed, the previous owner told me that there was a ps leak & to just too it up with ps fluid...so did the local mechanic...however i was told to use atf fluid instead as it was in the service manual by somebody who i cant remember Abraham
so to make sure, the power steering reservoir is the one closest to the hicas solenoid in the engine bay right? with the wiring on the cap?
Yes normally greenish in colour with a black top. when you ues the term "master cylinder' it becomes confusing.
Graham not all PS reservoirs are ugly green mine was a superior black colour before i put a chrome one in Abraham
I tryed power steer oil ,soon removed it when the steering felt notchey , refilled with auto transmission oil which fixed the problem.
