Its for a 2006 hummer h3. Fluid has never been changed. I will be using a fluid exchange machine, also putting a inline filter by a1 cardone. I have $40 store credit so price doesn't matter. Fluids readily available- redline p/s fluid, mileguard universal fluid,valvoline. I'm gonna use almost 3 qts try to get all old fluid out. Reason I'm doing this service, we four wheel a lot so I think its a good idea. And car has 80k. From researching gm cars just take a simple p/s fluid?
p/s fluid choice help.
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Originally Posted By: DrDusty86
just check your manual, if it doesn't have a cooler, that might be a good idea as well.
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I'm going to check that tomorrow cooler sounds like a very good idea. Also manual says just gm p/s fluid or equivalent. So I'm guessing any regular p/s fluid
just check your manual, if it doesn't have a cooler, that might be a good idea as well.
Dusty
I'm going to check that tomorrow cooler sounds like a very good idea. Also manual says just gm p/s fluid or equivalent. So I'm guessing any regular p/s fluid
I think PS coolers are over rated. I've 4wheeled my Jeep up sand washes, rocks etc. Then checked the temp of the steering box with a temperature gun and it's never been over 100F.
redline p/s
"Regular power steering fluid, yup! Any name brand will work as well as another".
This is misleading. Synthetic p/s fluids flow better at low temps and help to prevent cavitation of pumps and other heat related issues. Most also lead to less wear as well.
I use Redline p/s fluid in all of my units that dont call for atf. They all run cool and quiet.
This is misleading. Synthetic p/s fluids flow better at low temps and help to prevent cavitation of pumps and other heat related issues. Most also lead to less wear as well.
I use Redline p/s fluid in all of my units that dont call for atf. They all run cool and quiet.
I like the specs of Amsoil's universal power steering fluid. Pretty impressive.
I would recommend against Redline at least in GM system. I've tried Redline in my pontiac and it was absolutely horrible. I think good combination is regular Valvoline brand + Lubegard Power Steering protectant. This is what I've been using and very, very happy with this combo. Valvoline by itself is also fine, but Lubegard Power Steering Fluid Protectant makes PS absolutely silent. I know Lubegard also makes dedicated power steering fluid, but never tried it.
Originally Posted By: Chris142
I think PS coolers are over rated. I've 4wheeled my Jeep up sand washes, rocks etc. Then checked the temp of the steering box with a temperature gun and it's never been over 100F.
It depends on the vehicle. Lots of guys with my car have issues with overheating power steering fluid and it's a performance car.
I think PS coolers are over rated. I've 4wheeled my Jeep up sand washes, rocks etc. Then checked the temp of the steering box with a temperature gun and it's never been over 100F.
It depends on the vehicle. Lots of guys with my car have issues with overheating power steering fluid and it's a performance car.
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Originally Posted By: Chris142
I think PS coolers are over rated. I've 4wheeled my Jeep up sand washes, rocks etc. Then checked the temp of the steering box with a temperature gun and it's never been over 100F.
It depends on the vehicle. Lots of guys with my car have issues with overheating power steering fluid and it's a performance car.
Cant be nearly as hard on it as trying to turn a large tire that's jammed against a huge rock.
Originally Posted By: Chris142
I think PS coolers are over rated. I've 4wheeled my Jeep up sand washes, rocks etc. Then checked the temp of the steering box with a temperature gun and it's never been over 100F.
It depends on the vehicle. Lots of guys with my car have issues with overheating power steering fluid and it's a performance car.
Cant be nearly as hard on it as trying to turn a large tire that's jammed against a huge rock.
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Cant be nearly as hard on it as trying to turn a large tire that's jammed against a huge rock.
Normally I would have agreed with you but experience tells me that it depends on the system in the car just as much as the environmental situation. Some vehicles have mild to severe issues with power steering fluid overheating, there's no more to it than that.
Cant be nearly as hard on it as trying to turn a large tire that's jammed against a huge rock.
Normally I would have agreed with you but experience tells me that it depends on the system in the car just as much as the environmental situation. Some vehicles have mild to severe issues with power steering fluid overheating, there's no more to it than that.
I would go with a synthetic fluid. I tried the regular Valvoline fluid, and it is way to thick for the WI winter cold. The pump would make horrible noises on start up in the morning below 10F. Your climate in Cali might not cause any issues. I switched over to Amsoil power steering fluid and could not be happier.
Originally Posted By: AzFireGuy79
"Regular power steering fluid, yup! Any name brand will work as well as another".
This is misleading. Synthetic p/s fluids flow better at low temps and help to prevent cavitation of pumps and other heat related issues. Most also lead to less wear as well.
I use Redline p/s fluid in all of my units that dont call for atf. They all run cool and quiet.
Well thanks for input fellas. I chose redline p/s fluid mainly for three reasons it was the cheapest(shocked I know), there a local business live 5min from them,and delivered to me within a hour to the shop. I almost went with valvoline but I had to pick it up blah blah. Will be changing it out tomorrow and adding the inline filter!
"Regular power steering fluid, yup! Any name brand will work as well as another".
This is misleading. Synthetic p/s fluids flow better at low temps and help to prevent cavitation of pumps and other heat related issues. Most also lead to less wear as well.
I use Redline p/s fluid in all of my units that dont call for atf. They all run cool and quiet.
Well thanks for input fellas. I chose redline p/s fluid mainly for three reasons it was the cheapest(shocked I know), there a local business live 5min from them,and delivered to me within a hour to the shop. I almost went with valvoline but I had to pick it up blah blah. Will be changing it out tomorrow and adding the inline filter!
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