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

The quick and cheap and DIY way to swap Power Steering fluid in any car that has a Power Steering fluid reservoir. This video shows this being done in a Subaru Outback H6.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• subaru
• outback
• power
• steering
• fluid
• change
• swap
• flush
• power steering
• powersteering
• diy
• h6
• Do It Yourself

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[teppichkopf]

@MrNayo305

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