Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
I just siphon out some of the power steering fluid from the reservoir and refill it once a year. Much easier than doing a full change.
...and that's ideal, IF you are starting from new. Many of us acquire cars that have not been properly serviced by the previous owner(s) and should have a full exchange...after that, periodic drain & fills are all that is necessary.
I've never purchased a new vehicle. When I first acquire one I tend to do a couple of siphon/fills in succession. I'm not worried about getting every last drop out. At least I'm getting some fresh fluid in there.
Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
I just siphon out some of the power steering fluid from the reservoir and refill it once a year. Much easier than doing a full change.
...and that's ideal, IF you are starting from new. Many of us acquire cars that have not been properly serviced by the previous owner(s) and should have a full exchange...after that, periodic drain & fills are all that is necessary.
I've never purchased a new vehicle. When I first acquire one I tend to do a couple of siphon/fills in succession. I'm not worried about getting every last drop out. At least I'm getting some fresh fluid in there.