Fluid trouble

[leeaspin]

Next to the radiator on the right hand side there is a fluid canister...mine has no labels or anything on it so just wondering if somebody can please tell me what it is...and the recommended fluid to use..


Thanks

[DarkCaporaL]

The only canister I can think of in that area is the vaccum gallery canister?

Snap a picture of exactly what you're looking at, might make it easier for us.

[TW]

Yeah, That's got to be the charcoal canister. No fluid goes in there, you can get rid of it if you want.

Or, theres a possibility that your power steering reservoir has been relocated. That's where they'll usually put it.

[leeaspin]

couple pictures

[Bossman]

This would be your power steering fluid reservoir, you have a Greddy hard pipe intake kit and in most cases the reservoir needs to be relocated to this location.

[leeaspin]

knew it....wanted to make sure....power steering fluid recomendations?

[TW]

I win

[Bossman]

I actually use Superstore "power steering" fluid and the reason is because it was on sale but I think it did say it can be used for Dexron II/III system. I believe Nissan originally calls for Dexron II fluid but the "Dexron II" was superseded by Dexron III way back in 1994?. Oh, I guess you want to know that Dexron III is the type of automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Now I know some members feels that you should use "Nissan" special power steering fluid but it's your car so you decide.

[leeaspin]

Thank you guys....planning to do all fluid changes over the winter...does anybody know if the fluids list is up to date?

[DarkCaporaL]

Should be. You can start with this sticky:

http://forums.gtrcanada.com/gt-r-tech/16147-r32-gtr-fluid-compartment-list.html