Swapped out some P.S fluid the other day

[ZZman]

Just got a 2005 Sebring convertible with almost 60,000 miles on it.

Changed the oil to Pennzoil Ultra
Flushed the coolant
Flushed the Transmission

I also looked at the P.S fluid and it was brownish red. I decided to suck the fluid out of the reservoir and refill with new fluid. I plan on doing this a few times to get mostly new fluid in the PS system.

How many of you guys change out the P.S fluid?

 

[hate2work]

I just did a complete flush and exchange in my Tacoma. Super easy to do, I put the return line in a bucket and turned the raised wheels while adding new Amsoil atf. I plan on doing the Corolla this weekend.

 

[ps49556n]

For most cars, the method you used is the preferred method. While you can disconnect the hoses on most cars to perform a true flush, the benefits really do not warrant the time and effort. Good to see you are changing all the fluids...maybe change the brake fluid next. Also, the ATF+4 or+3 you have in your PS reservoir is red when new but will darken to a brown color over time. This color change, however, does NOT mean the fluid is bad, it is simply a characteristic of ATF+4.

 

[chad8]

Originally Posted By: ZZman
I decided to suck the fluid out of the reservoir and refill with new fluid. I plan on doing this a few times to get mostly new fluid in the PS system.

I do it your way with a turkey baster. I have never had a problem with a bad ps or rack ever. Works fine. Do it 3 times over a 2 week period. done.

 

[Virtuoso]

I do the same. Gotta be careful on my Malilbu though, or it will loose pressure in the system for a little bit until it "catches" the fluid again..and then it's a sudden return. Can't be good on the system.

 

[ZZman]

Momma got tired of me using her turkey baster so I bought a suction pump at Autozone. (Looks like a big syringe)

Similar to this one: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/...e=23-83799865-2

 

[L_Sludger]

I did the reservoir suction job yesterday too. I dumped out Castrol Dex/Merc ATF and replaced it with MaxLife. About 1/2 qt came out. So far, so good. I can repeat the job in a few weeks to increase the proportion of fresh new fluid.

 

[Audi Junkie]

I would not use hi mi ATF in PSF, as regular ATF already has a slight seal swelling effect.

I would not do the turkey baster method anyway. It will not give you clean fresh fluid. A regular exchange through the lines is SO easy, my mom could probably do it.

 

[mechtech2]

TB fluid changes take a number of times to get clean fluid.

It's advantages are that it is quick and easy. No lines to take off, no parts to break and have to get new ones, no stripping threads, less mess, and very fast.
It is good to do.
Taking lines off and setting up a 'real' flush can be pretty simple or pure heck. It varies.

 

[Kestas]

I'd exchange it through the lines at least once to get the break-in debris out. You can use the turkey baster method after that. It should be a good compromise.

 

[Big_Ed]

I'm doing a turkey baster power steering fluid change on my 98 GMC. It looked like dirty motor oil. Yesterday, I got as much of it out as possible, and refilled it twice, before I ran out of fresh fluid. Each time, I ran the engine for a couple minutes, cranking the wheel back and forth. I did it 3 more times today, each exchange getting lighter and lighter. I'll need to do it a few more times before the fluid is clear, I think.

 

[ZZman]

Yeah I was afraid of damaging or breaking something and having a simple job go bad. I figure any amount of new fluid in there makes it better since most people never change it.

 

[ZZman]

Originally Posted By: Big_Ed
I'm doing a turkey baster power steering fluid change on my 98 GMC. It looked like dirty motor oil. Yesterday, I got as much of it out as possible, and refilled it twice, before I ran out of fresh fluid. Each time, I ran the engine for a couple minutes, cranking the wheel back and forth. I did it 3 more times today, each exchange getting lighter and lighter. I'll need to do it a few more times before the fluid is clear, I think.


The 2001 Taurus I gave my daughter had P.S fluid that looked like chocolate milk!