Parts for your 1994 Nissan Primera-Power steering fluid

1994 Nissan Primera power-steering-fluid — what it does and how to look after it

Power-steering fluid is absolutely relevant to the 1994 Nissan Primera. Technical sources including the Nissan Primera P10 Factory Service Manual (Steering/ST section, 1990–1996), the period Owner’s Manual fluid specifications, and the equivalent P10 Infiniti G20 Factory Service Manual confirm the car uses a hydraulic rack‑and‑pinion power-steering system. These manuals specify Nissan Power Steering Fluid or automatic transmission fluid meeting Dexron II/III as the correct fluid.

On this P10 Primera, the fluid’s job is simple but critical: it transmits hydraulic pressure from the engine-driven pump to assist steering effort, keeps the pump and steering gear lubricated, and helps carry away heat. When the fluid is fresh and at the right level, steering remains light, consistent, and quiet. When it’s old, aerated, contaminated, or low, the pump can whine, the wheel can feel heavier, and the rack and hoses can wear faster.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the power-steering reservoir for level and fluid condition. The reservoir has COLD/HOT marks