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have to GM power steering fluid ?

Old Feb 6, 2019 | 1:21 PM
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Hi everyone,
I am planning to fill or flush(get some out and re-fill several times in coming weeks) the power steering fluid for my 2012 suburban. Do I have to use the one listed in GM manual? Or I can use general one from walmat, such as Prestone Power Steering Fluid, 12.0 FL OZ AS260Y..
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...SABEgLfYfD_BwE

Any comments will be appreciated, thx.
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Old Feb 6, 2019 | 2:18 PM
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I am not aware of any special additives in the GM brand vs the aftermarket for most domestic vehicles. The only one I've ever heard that is different is Honda...
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Old Feb 6, 2019 | 2:59 PM
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Thanks, in2pro, then I gonna try an aftermarket one.
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 8:58 AM
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Originally Posted by in2pro
I am not aware of any special additives in the GM brand vs the aftermarket for most domestic vehicles. The only one I've ever heard that is different is Honda...
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act states that if a vehicle REQUIRES dealer fluid or parts to repair it or maintain it to keep a warranty in effect, then they must supply that for free.

And remember that "special" colors for oil, coolant, PS fluid, etc. is a marketing tool for a few ppm of dye.

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Old Feb 9, 2019 | 12:24 PM
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what does the manual recommend...power steering fluid or dexron trans fluid? don't mix them up
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