Power steering fluid for a 2006 Nissan Murano

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You should be able to use most Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF), although if you have a manual shift car, then there is no ATF.
Check the fluid level careful if you do have an ATF container, since it is very rare that you would lose fluid from the transmission.

Most BMWs have a dip stick in the reservoir cap to measure the fluid level of the power steering fluid. We use Agip power steering fluid. There are generally just two types, standard Dextrn/ATF and Power steering fluid. Unless the cap or manual states otherwise, then just put power steering fluid in it.

No I do not recommend that, use the factory Nissan fluid from the dealer parts dept. It cost more but the system will last longer and perfrom better.

Any Dexron spec ATF will do although Castrol was recommended originally. Mercedes also sells their own brand of power steering fluid.

1. Power steering fluid DOES need changing because it deteriorates with time and use.

2. You use exactly the fluid type and spec which is specified in the owner's manual . The type of PS fluid to be used depends on the type of PS system fitted to your particular car. These systems can be and are changed during a model run .

3. The fluid you have in the car is red because it is Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Only use the type of ATF specified in the manual. For example if it states use ATF Dexron III or if it states Mobil ATF 3309 or another type only use that spec ATF. (I believe you will have Dexron III product in the car now and it will be the non-synthetic type).


4. You can refresh the PS fluid over time yourself by sucking out some fluid from the reservoir and adding fresh fluid. It is easy to pump out fluid using the pump fitting removed from a plastic trigger spray bottle. Just unscrew the spray nozzle from the tip of the trigger unit before you use it to pump out fluid. Remove and add fluid to the reservoir 5 or 6 times or more over a couple of weeks and you will eventually renew most of the PS fluid. Do not remove fluid once it drops to the level of the top of the top hose connected to the reservoir and then just top up each time to the correct level in the reservoir. It's really that easy.

1. regular anti-freeze with 50/50 water mix for coolant
2. oil is 10W-30 regular or synthetic
3. brake fluid: DOT 3 OR 4
4. automatic transmission fluid: ATF+4
5. differential without trailer towing package: 80W-90. with trailer package, use 75W-140 synthetic
lube and (4) ounces of friction modifier
6. Transfer case: Dexron IV or multi-vehicle synthetic ATF
7. power steering: standard power steering fluid.

Dexron III ATF is what BMW called for in the power steering pump in these models. However, GM no longer makes a type-III ATF!

Nice thing about GM Dexron specifications is that any higher numbered fluid meets the requirements of previous, lower numbered fluids. What does this mean? Siphon out as much as the old junk as you can. Refill with Dexron III and if you cannot find that? A common on the shelf *upgraded* synthetic fluid can be found in Dexron VI that more than adequately surpasses previous Dex-III specifications. So use with confidence! Pour and forget...

Use only a Dexron-III Automatic Transmission Fluid to top off the power steering reservoir. BMW uses ATF instead of power steering fluid.

The cap to your power steering reservoir should either say ATF or CHF11s. If it is ATF you can use Dexron automatic transmission fluid. If it is CHF11s the dealer is the only place I know that sells it. There should be level marks on the cap stick.