Steering fluid need to be changed...ever??
I was wondering if the steering fluid ever needs to be changed based on age of the fluid or do you leave it until you have problems....and if so what problems would you expect??
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How do you change it? Is there a drain plug?
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Never change power steering fluid unless there is a problem with the steering. If the fluid is dirty with black specks, chances are that the O-ring seals in the power steering are deteriorating and changing fluid will not necessarily correct problems. The power steering is a nearly sealed system and should not be changed unless trouble indicates it.
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Originally posted by Tim McCreary Never change power steering fluid unless there is a problem with the steering. If the fluid is dirty with black specks, chances are that the O-ring seals in the power steering are deteriorating and changing fluid will not necessarily correct problems. The power steering is a nearly sealed system and should not be changed unless trouble indicates it. Tim A Mity Vac pump in the reservoir and turning the steering wheel lock to lock will purge it of 90% of the old fluid. You'll need to crack open a line at the rack to drain off the old stuff. When you refill the system with clean fluid, splurge for a magnetic inline transmission filter and install it on the low pressure hose that returns to the pump - available at NAPA - about $20.00. That way if you do dislodge any crude from the purging it will be trapped and not returned to do more damage. The non-magnetic ones are about $18.00 and probably work just as well. :cool: |
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