Jimmyk Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I was going to change the power Steering and brake fluids. Sorry if this question was asked before, but if I can get some recommendations on what to buy? The vehicle is a 2014 Legacy. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Power steering fluid spec is Dexron III, I put in Redline D6, which is Dexron VI spec. Fully synthetic and backwards compatible with Dex III. Brake fluid I've done it a few times, I have Motul RBF600 currently and ATE SL previous to that. Not noticed a difference between them but I've only ever done spirited street driving at the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoLGT Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Brake fluid I went ATE TYP 200. It's a 1L can so you can get all the fluid replaced including the clutch, if you have one. For power steering it seems that the Castrol full synthetic is the go to recommendation on the boards here. I found Castrol Transmax #06519 to be the full synthetic formula that's dexron approved. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Subaru 1st recommendation for power steering fluid is Subaru HP ATF. The alternative is Dextron III. For a daily driver especially a 2.5i, any fresh DOT3 or DOT4 fluid will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Subaru 1st recommendation for power steering fluid is Subaru HP ATF. The alternative is Dextron III. For a daily driver especially a 2.5i, any fresh DOT3 or DOT4 fluid will do. Pretty much this, everything posted will be a variation of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Subaru 1st recommendation for power steering fluid is Subaru HP ATF. The alternative is Dextron III. For a daily driver especially a 2.5i, any fresh DOT3 or DOT4 fluid will do. Pretty much this, everything posted will be a variation of this. brake fluid and ATF are not the same. the brake fluid won't handle all the shear of being whipped through the power steering pump. IDK why you would want to use DOT 3 or 4 since its not even cheaper than ATF. you can use any old ATF, at this point they will all be dexIII or better just got some bond auto stuff last night to flush my powersteering fluid...$6/quart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I am going to do mine with Valvoline ATF.. that stuff flows well when the temps are a dippin. i exchange all of my brake fluid when I actually do my brakes and bleed them every few years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 brake fluid and ATF are not the same. the brake fluid won't handle all the shear of being whipped through the power steering pump. I meant brake fluid for the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 ^Yup. Sorry if it wasnt clear. Most everyone is using a Dexron III or multi vehicle ATF for the PS system, and Dot 3/4 brake fluid for the brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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