Powersteering Fluid Capacity

[c3po]

My 1983 Chevrolet El Camino has the Saginaw powersteering pump, I went to change the fluid last nite, I was going to suck out the fluid, basically the trukey baster method.

Instead I just took off the lower powersteering hose, the non pressurized hose, or we can call it the return hose. I was able to drain out about 16 ounces of fluid.

I am wondering what the total capacity of fluid is for my powersteering system. I am guessing it is about a quart. I looked all over the net and could not find any answers.

I am thinking any remaining old fluid is in the powersteering box, how much I am not sure, if anyone can answer this question that would be great.

I went ahead and picked up two 16 ounce bottles of Amsoil PowerSteering Fluid.

 

[JustinC25]

I think most cars are about 1 quart.

 

[c3po]

Originally Posted By: JustinC25
I think most cars are about 1 quart.


That is the thought that I had to, I may just run the 16 ounces I just put in for awhile, and then take the return line off again and drain out another 16 ounces of powersteering fluid.

I will report back tonite with my thoughts on this Amsoil PowerSteering Fluid.

 

[c3po]

I took the car for a drive tonite and I have to say that this AMSOIL POWERSTEERING FLUID ROCKS.

There were no noises and the powersteering felt great.