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TomR <To...@tomrljp5.lhd> typed:
> I'll also try looking in local auto parts stores for PSF-4 power
> steering fluid.
>
> And, finally, I can try a Hyundai dealership.
Okay, I'm having a great conversation with myself on this topic. Here's the
latest chapter.
I went to my Hyundai dealership parts department and asked them about power
steering fluid for my vehicle. They agreed that my manual says to use PSF-3
power steering fluid but that it is no longer available. They said they now
use PSF-4, and they showed me a 12-ounce bottle of Hyundai Power Steering
Fluid PSF-4, Part No: 00232-19020.
I asked if I could get PSF-4 anywhere else and they said yes, at any auto
parts place, or at Wal-Mart, or wherever. I said that when I go there, I
don't see anything that says PSF-4, and he said that it usually says PSF-4
on the back label. I said that I have been looking and haven't seen PSF-4
on the back labels of any of the power steering fluids at AutoZone, Pep
Boys, Advance Auto Parts, etc. He said it doesn't matter if it doesn't say
PSF-4 anywhere on the label. He said any ordinary brand of power steering
fluid is fine -- I can use that -- all that it needs to say is "power
steering fluid" on the front. He said the only exception is for Honda
vehicles. There is a special fluid for Honda vehicles, but that any
ordinary power steering fluid is fine for my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. And,
again, he said that I could go anywhere and buy it -- Wal-Mart or anywhere
else.
Then he gave me the 12 ounce bottle of Hyundai PSF- 4 Power Steering Fluid
that he had in his hand and said I could keep it -- no charge. Nice touch.
And, looking on the back of the Advance Auto Parts power steering fluid that
I bought recently it says, "Recommended for complete fluid replacement or
top-off in most passenger cars and light duty trucks. For use in GM, Ford,
and Chrysler vehicles. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN HONDA VEHICLES."
That's the same thing that the Advance Auto Parts salesman said -- as long
as my vehicle is not a Honda, the ordinary generic power steering fluid that
I bought is fine for my Hyundai Santa Fe. And, that's the same as what the
Hyundai dealership parts person said.
So, I think that is my final answer. I am just going to use any ordinary
power steering fluid, and not worry about it saying PSF-4.