Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change
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1993 Volvo 240 Classic sedan, 110,300 miles, 10k OCI
Out: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
In: same
500ml reservoir drain and fill
Out: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
In: same
500ml reservoir drain and fill
2012 pilot: lubegard Honda Power Steering Fluid
2002 crv: lubegard Honda Power Steering Fluid
2000 accord: 2/3 honda oem, 1/3 lubegard psf
all of which were pulling the power steering return line and cranking the wheel until new fluid appears.
2002 crv: lubegard Honda Power Steering Fluid
2000 accord: 2/3 honda oem, 1/3 lubegard psf
all of which were pulling the power steering return line and cranking the wheel until new fluid appears.
2020 Dodge Caravan, syringe and emptied and filled the reservoir until the quart of Mopar ATF+4 was empty, driving a few miles around the neighborhood between each fill.
The fluid that came out was NASTY and nowhere near the stock red color.
The fluid that came out was NASTY and nowhere near the stock red color.
How is your Buick doing w ATF?
I just acquired an 07 Impala and used Lubegard PS fluid this time, little salty per qt at $15 when I can get a gal of ATF for $20. I am probably going to use Valvoline MV Import syn ATF as that is what I am using in my 93 C1500 and was trying to simplify my shelf.
Thanks
Great thanks for the update. I know older GMs don't care what you run in them. I just wasn't sure about if newer ones cared or not.
Thanks for the update.
Had the Honda 1998 steering rack overhauled a few months ago. In: Honda Power Steering Fluid
1992 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 turbo, 10k OCI
Out: Febi 08972
In: Same
Out: Febi 08972
In: Same
2002 Toyota Highlander.
Wheels lock to lock to push old fluid through return hose. Was able to replace the entire system fill.
Out: Factory brown swill + Lubegard cleaner I put in awhile ago.
In: Valvoline Extended Protection ATF.
Steering is much improved.
Wheels lock to lock to push old fluid through return hose. Was able to replace the entire system fill.
Out: Factory brown swill + Lubegard cleaner I put in awhile ago.
In: Valvoline Extended Protection ATF.
Steering is much improved.
These Toyotas are so easy to service. I just hook reservoir return line to the MityVac and suck it through. Then add fresh ATF and suck that through. Easy peasey.
For extra credit, pull reservoir and spray it out with BrakeKleen.
2004 Audi A6 2.7T Sport Package, 6-speed manual.
Sometimes makes pump/rack noise when turning full lock.
Out: Pentosin CHF11S
In: Ravenol SSF
Method:
-Engine off, elevated front wheels off ground.
-Siphoned reservoir dry and added 10oz of BG Quick Clean
-Cycled steering wheel lock-to-lock 20x
-Siphoned reservoir, disconnected return line from reservoir and connected the end of the return line to a length of clear tubing. Places distal end of tubing into pail, clamped tube to pail with vice-grip tool. Placed rubber cap on return line inlet to reservoir.
-Filled reservoir with Sea-Foam transmission Tune.
-Cycled steering wheel lock-to-lock, observing clear tubing for color change, and topping off the reservoir with sea-foam until only sea-foam was coming out (pale red fluid).
-Switched to Amsoil P/S fluid, filled reservoir, and repeated cycling steering wheel lock-to-lock, topping up with Amsoil P/S fluid as needed until only Amsoil (pale tan fluid) was coming out.
-Switched to Ravenol SSF (bright lime green) in reservoir, continued cycling lock-to-lock until only Ravenol SSF was coming out. Stopped adding SSF, cycled lock-to-lock until reservoir was empty.
-Removed cap from reservoir inlet, reconnect return hose.
-Top up reservoir with SSF. Replace reservoir cap.
-Start engine and check for leaks (none).
-With engine running, cycle steering lock-to-lock 20x to ensure air is purged. Shut off engine.
-lower car back to ground.
-Start engine, take short test drive.
Result:
Smoother steering. Some noise remains when doing tight turns at slow speeds. Overall, improved.
Things I’d change for next time:
-add the recommended amount of Sea-Foam transmission Tune to PSF about a week before I intend to flush. Drive car as normal.
-Siphon reservoir dry and add 10oz of BG Quick Clean to top up reservoir a day or two before I plan to do the flush. Drive car as normal. This should give the Quick Clean a chance to circulate at operating temperature and dissolve any deposits, instead cycling it through the system cold, once.
Sometimes makes pump/rack noise when turning full lock.
Out: Pentosin CHF11S
In: Ravenol SSF
Method:
-Engine off, elevated front wheels off ground.
-Siphoned reservoir dry and added 10oz of BG Quick Clean
-Cycled steering wheel lock-to-lock 20x
-Siphoned reservoir, disconnected return line from reservoir and connected the end of the return line to a length of clear tubing. Places distal end of tubing into pail, clamped tube to pail with vice-grip tool. Placed rubber cap on return line inlet to reservoir.
-Filled reservoir with Sea-Foam transmission Tune.
-Cycled steering wheel lock-to-lock, observing clear tubing for color change, and topping off the reservoir with sea-foam until only sea-foam was coming out (pale red fluid).
-Switched to Amsoil P/S fluid, filled reservoir, and repeated cycling steering wheel lock-to-lock, topping up with Amsoil P/S fluid as needed until only Amsoil (pale tan fluid) was coming out.
-Switched to Ravenol SSF (bright lime green) in reservoir, continued cycling lock-to-lock until only Ravenol SSF was coming out. Stopped adding SSF, cycled lock-to-lock until reservoir was empty.
-Removed cap from reservoir inlet, reconnect return hose.
-Top up reservoir with SSF. Replace reservoir cap.
-Start engine and check for leaks (none).
-With engine running, cycle steering lock-to-lock 20x to ensure air is purged. Shut off engine.
-lower car back to ground.
-Start engine, take short test drive.
Result:
Smoother steering. Some noise remains when doing tight turns at slow speeds. Overall, improved.
Things I’d change for next time:
-add the recommended amount of Sea-Foam transmission Tune to PSF about a week before I intend to flush. Drive car as normal.
-Siphon reservoir dry and add 10oz of BG Quick Clean to top up reservoir a day or two before I plan to do the flush. Drive car as normal. This should give the Quick Clean a chance to circulate at operating temperature and dissolve any deposits, instead cycling it through the system cold, once.
2004 Volvo S60 112.5k, new car to me
Out: unknown
In: CHF 202
K&J neodymium magnets
Out: unknown
In: CHF 202
K&J neodymium magnets
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1993 Volvo 240 Classic sedan, 260k, 10k OCI
Out: Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Mutli Vehicle ATF
In: same
Drain and fill PS reservoir. 500ml
Out: Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Mutli Vehicle ATF
In: same
Drain and fill PS reservoir. 500ml
Forgot to post the PSF change for the '03 Corolla:
Out- Maxlife + unsure (had slow leak)
In - Valvoline Import ATF + 1 oz LG Platinum
Also fixed the leak.
263,500 miles.
Out- Maxlife + unsure (had slow leak)
In - Valvoline Import ATF + 1 oz LG Platinum
Also fixed the leak.
263,500 miles.
1969 AMX
Full flush of PS system today, routine maintenance - fluid probably mostly original, system is working fine.
Out: Type A ATF
In: Mobil ATF D/M
Full flush of PS system today, routine maintenance - fluid probably mostly original, system is working fine.
Out: Type A ATF
In: Mobil ATF D/M
Nice ride!
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