# Power steering fluid type (2002)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/power-steering-fluid-type-2002/

Applicability: NB 2002 (BP-Z3) — Only cars equipped with power steering.

Confidence: fsm

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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  "aliases": [
    "Power steering fluid type"
  ],
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    {
      "gen": "NB",
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        2002,
        2002
      ],
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        "BP-Z3"
      ],
      "note": "Only cars equipped with power steering."
    }
  ],
  "kind": "fluid",
  "fluid": {
    "type": "Power steering fluid",
    "standard": "ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)"
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "owners-2002",
      "page": "10-4",
      "as_printed": "ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)",
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        "type": "Power steering fluid",
        "standard": "ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)"
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "owners-2002",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner’s Manual",
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            "gen": "NB",
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              2002,
              2002
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "url": "https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/pdf/owners-optimized/2002/mx5-miata/2002-mx-5-miata-owners-manual.pdf"
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [
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  ],
  "system": "steering",
  "component": "steering-fluids",
  "componentName": "Fluids & capacities",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/power-steering-fluid-type-2002/"
}
```