fluids

[suprachick22]

so i am almost done with getting the swap done in a 89 supra but i want to make sure i'm using the best and right fluids for the car. so what have you guys been using for

power steering
oil
hydrolic fan
raidiator?

thanks :icon_bigg

 

[Bigzavs]

1. ATF
2. Mobil 1 0w-30
3. ATF
4. Toyota Red anti-freeze and Distilled water mix

 

[YoungGunSupra]

For the toyota red coolant w/ distilled water is that a MUST? cuz ive been told by many people it really doesnt matter..but is it cuz of the minerals and what not in regular tap water?

 

[Bigzavs]

im not sure as well, its just what wed run at my old shop through our race engines each time on the dyno, so i used it on my car

 

[Boostedmkiii]

Regular old antifreeze will work fine (yellow), but if you can find the red stuff go for it. The water needs to be "drinkable". If you can get a premixed 50/50 you wont have to worry about that.

Im not sure about the AFT for the power steering though. I know its used in the hydro fan, but I believe you should use standard power steering fluid for steering...

 

[JonoTurbo]

Most Toyota power steering systems call for ATF. I'm pretty sure the cap on the reservoir says use Dexron ATF.

 

[supra1008]

Most Toyota power steering systems call for ATF. I'm pretty sure the cap on the reservoir says use Dexron ATF.

^correct. not ps fluid.

 

[Boostedmkiii]

thats right, my bad.

Its been waaayyy too long since I have been under the hood of my Supra

That aside, I would venture over to the "Motor Oils, Lubricants, & Filtration" section of SM. There is a lot of good info there.

 

[92nsx]