Cheap DIY Power Steering Fluid Flush and Change for any car- Subaru Outback in vid

[I3enji]

HI Teppichkopf, did you turn the steering wheel while the car was stationary? Or was the car in motion?

[teppichkopf]

@I3enji

I just turned the wheel with the car stationary in my garage.

[likus101]

You used atf. Not power steering fluid...

[teppichkopf]

@likus101

Yes, because Subaru uses ATF for their power steering system. They're both hydraulic fluid so it probably doesn't even matter. But always check with what the manufacturer recommends.

[bigkat1919]

ATF would probably be better in the long run

[351cleavland]

@likus101 It depends on the make/model of car. Most, but not all, P/S fluid is one type of auto trans fluid. My ford truck takes Type F trans fluid.

[IdontdotheUtube]

So is this the way the mechs flush ur Power Steering System?

I thought it would be more like the brakes, oil, and tranny.. Those at least have nice little bleeder valves lol

[teppichkopf]

@IdontdotheUtube

I doubt it. I think they disconnect the return line and flush the system under pressure and then fill with fresh fluid just once. But then again power steering systems can vary quite a bit from car to car.

[BAQTBAQT]

great vid, where did you get that pump thing that you used to remove the fluid? whats it called?

[teppichkopf]

@BAQTBAQT

i bought the pump at my local auto parts store. i think they had it near the motor oil section. they called it a fluid transfer pump.

[MrNayo305]

Brother, thanks for doing this video. It gave me the idea in how to do it in my scion tc. Thanks again

[teppichkopf]

@MrNayo305

No worries. Glad to help set you on the right path to save money.

[superchanneljim]

Awesome vid man! I am gonna do this, this weekend on my 08 wrx!

[Grimmcheesesammich]

Pump till it feels dry :D Don't you get any chaffing?

[smsigafoos]

The mechanic shop wants over $100 to do this! Ha! LMFAO! Thanks so much- you just saved me a ton of $ :D

[teppichkopf]

@smsigafoos

Yeah, nice right! Can't believe how much mechanics will charge to do this...

[lexusfan100]

thanks..m going to do it next week..and when i start the car in between fillups i should also turn the steering wheel right? and how long should you turn the car for..few mintues should be fine right?

[teppichkopf]

@lexusfan100

yes, i turned the steering wheel 10 full rotations between reservoir refills. Repeat this 10 times and you should have flushed/replaced most of the old fluid out.

[lexusfan100]

nice one mate!!! how much time did the whole process took...

[teppichkopf]

@lexusfan100

About an hour all said and done including clean-up.

[starhobo14]

Nice thanks!