Car Maintenance : How to Flush Power Steering Fluid

[MrDuckhunter234]

isnt it true that it wont hurt to just use transmission fluid

[LUCKY4908]

I get dumb on this kind of instruction

[trulymeparker]

I used to just take the bottom hose off and drain it out. Each time 600ml would come out. I would then drive for the week and then drain again and refill. Whalla, clean power steering fluid

[axxNosferatu]

retarded. never do this. best option is to remove the cap and get a turkey baster suck out as much fluid as you can, then fill back up with fresh fluid on (car off) , turn car on and move steering wheel lock to lock (as far as it will turn) both ways a few times each way then turn the car off. repeat until fluid drawn into turkey baster close to clean color

[dazubaman]

@axxNosferatu i did this but the fluid remained filthy, how much steering fluid until it becomes clear do you have to put in?



[axxNosferatu]

@dazubaman when im at work ill usually go through about a quart or two with the machine, id imagine the same amount would do with the your vehicle, just take your time, if the fluid isnt looking completely clear, dont worry thats normal, you just want to see a noticeable difference in the fluid you started with and end with in the reservoir

[axxNosferatu]

@axxNosferatu also i might add, the method shown is more of a "flush" what im speaking of and what most dealerships/repair shops offer is more of an "exchange" because "flushing" often times kills pumps by cleaning them out so well that the clearances that were once accounted for by buildup are now too large for the fluid to fill the necessary clearances to operate properly

[kreigsmann]

thats just doing half the job theres a hole box of fluid that needs to be flushed

[kragmutt]

is it possible to put an airlock in the steeing system? How do you make sure there is no air?

[darkertree]

@kragmutt you know when you got air in the line it will be loud when you turn the whell just take cap off the fluid level and keep turning wheel till there is no more sounds then put cap back on then bam no more air in lines

[watchyourtubenow2009]

how often you have to flush this?

[MastersofSpeed]

No Way!! If you do what this guy says fluid will pump straight up and make a huge huge mess everywhere. Jack the wheels off the ground and do same procedure without the engine runing to purge the system. Flush the pump by disconnecting the return line and then start engine while making sure to keep the resevoir full.

[jyoon420]

Hello, I just wanted to know how often one should flush and fill their power steering fluid

[calven727]

great video thanks, been searching forever to find a easy how to video

[fanuvgod1]

When engines were simple...

[staats70]

What was that small block chevy??

nice camaro in the background

[grangermotors]

My car steering wheel was giving a lot of trouble of late, therefore i thought i was really lucky to have come across such a video . Thanks.

[Igethi36]

If only my buick were that easy. I can't even see my pump

[MASTERtoken]

It seems simple enough. It shouldnt be too hard to do on my Isuzu Trooper.

[TeDuaMalakie]

his engine in modified ! 

[rickyluna55]

this kinda help me thanks,, i dont know anything about cars and im supposed to put fluid in the thing and i didnt know where it was,=)

[lightningsmokerXx]

Turkey Baster.

[Yinoke7]

if you take both lines off the gear box then you wont be able to flush out the gear box. it will flow from the pump to the line you took off. so i would take off the return line to the power steering reservoir. that way it can flush out all of it.

[3wheeler016]

NO. DO NOT put ATF in your power steering pump! Ever wonder why they make special power steering fluid? ATF fluid will slowly but surely destroy the system.

[kamizerox]

@3wheeler016 It really depends on the car, like mustangs, ford recommends using Mercon ATF Fluid on it.

[mightymaxspx]

@3wheeler016 Many caps on older systems do specify dextron III atf. even my old toyota power steering uses it. "Power steering fluid" is derived from ATFs older formula for newer vehicals. ATF is actually what most systems use on the road today.

[urbex2007]

You forgot to show how to do it - there is one thing repeating what you heard elsewhere and another having practical skils.

This is the usual rubbish from ExpertVillage.

[Matthew55904]

never in my family have we ever or needed to flush power steering fluid

[ghtowagon]

This method is horrible. If you remove the return line from the pump or reservoir (USALLY its clamped on) you can barb the hose, extend it, Plug the return line hose off the pump or reservoir. Fill er up. Let it run, Let it leak out the barbed, extended hose.

[maxestuardo]

is it better if I put olive oil in the steering pump?

[pitubg]

@maxestuardo

[kitchwatembo]

this video would be better if you actually did it

[SPAGHETTIMONSTER1]

reminds me of a couple of my cars, no shroud, watch out for that fan! I lost a finger. PING! nice vid though

[jayguy173]

@SPAGHETTIMONSTER1 wear gloves and eye wear too eyes are more important

[SPAGHETTIMONSTER1]

@jayguy173 , very true!

[jayguy173]

you need fancy valve covers it will look so much better

[CocaColaGirl77]

Not so smart to keep the car running if the belt is right next to what you r working on. If the belt your clothing can get in it... I would also recommend you always work with the car off, unless needed for it to be on. This is my sisters account by the way.

[SPAGHETTIMONSTER1]

screw the belts! watch out for the fan! it could take your hand off quick! that fan is metal and moving very fast, will not give at all! snap a bone, cut flesh like butter! shrouds are there for a reason .

[FKHAN69]

nice intake manifold

[jgarsemrod]

buy a Haynes Manual and uses this videos as extra help.

[linf543]

for thos of you who thought he didnt explain well or thought this was complicated stay away from under the hood because thats basic shit.

[SPAGHETTIMONSTER1]

yeah, have you seen some of the other vid's ? this guy is at least making sense. and seems to know something about cars lol

[garys737]

Thank for the info, and THANKS for not putting that shitty BOM BOM music on you site.

You are clear and concise........

[morex122]

yeah thanks a lot man, i was finally able to do it, after watching this

[davison1021]

lol y transmision fluid?

[afjbernz38]

did not explain well..not to mentioned really hard to understand his english diction...

[siddo4ty4]

Thanks for posting, very helpful!