# Power steering fluid specification & capacity — MT (2004)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/power-steering-fluid-capacity-mt-2004/

Applicability: NB 2004 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT)

Confidence: fsm

0.79 L / 0.84 US qt / 0.7 Imp qt · Power steering fluid; ATF M III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®III)

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  },
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "For vehicles equipped with power steering."
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  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2004",
      "page": "PDF p. 1563",
      "as_printed": "ATF M III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®III)\n0.79 {0.84, 0.70} [MT]",
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        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
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    }
  ],
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