I have been to every auto parts store between here and nashville (about 6) and nobody carries synthetic power steering fluid. am i going to have to order this stuff off the internet or could i just use regular ps fluid?

 

Regular PS fluid is just fine.
If you want to order it online you can, but regular PS fluid is just fine.

 

Try looking for some racing / custom shops. They usually carry Royal Purple Synthetics. That's where I got mine. I hate to say this, but I know Pep Boys also carries the Royal Purple brand, not sure about the PS fluid though. No matter what you use, make sure you use the Lucas additive...it makes a huge difference.

 

What year and model is your vehicle? According to my owner's manual for my 97 D1 it calls for ATF in the power steering system. Dexron IID or III works and synthetic ATF is easy to find.

 

D1's take ATF while D2's take P/S fluid.
If you can find synthetic it is a little better, especially under hard driving, but regular P/S will be fine also, maybe throw 1/2 bottle of Lucas in if you want some more protection.

 

thanks all!! i just ended up getting the valvoline hi mileage ps fluid with a little bit of the lucas additive. thanks again!!