What's the 2003 Nissan Xterra power steering fluid type?

The type of power steering fluid that should be used in the 2003 Nissan Xterra is DEXRON-III/MERCON or equivalent ATF. The capacity for the vehicle is 1 liter or 1.05 US quarts. Power steering fluid is hydraulic fluid that puts power into the steering system in-order to make it easier to turn the wheel. You should change the fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or so. You can tell when it is going bad or getting low when it is harder to turn the wheel, when the steering is loud or when You see fluid leaking. The cost of the fluid is around $6 to $15 per quart depending on the store. The cost to get it changed is anywhere from $120 to $150 in labor costs.