imherenow

i want to to steering fluid change but to expensive @ dealer ..so i cam across this one :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMLD9DAGS90

so this an ok thing to do?
i guess this would work too..just do it couple of times and u r good to go

RX330inFL

Would at least think about using something other than Walmart brand ATF as shown in the video. Remember, you do not use Power Steering fluid. You need ATF. Though, you can use the Walmart brand if you have not done this previous. Especially, if the fluid looks like it needs changed as his did until you get the fluid looking cleaner. In the end, Mobil 1 ATF might be better as it is a synthetic. His process only removes a small amount of fluid from the system. You will want to do this a few times to truly replace all the power steering fluid.Some here will do what he did every time they change their oil. Easy to do if you are a DIY.

imherenow

wait so u use ATF instead of the power steering fluid?so if i go to the dealership and ask for a bottle of power steering fluid they would give me ATF?

RX330inFL

Just have a look in your Owner's Manual:

Power steering fluid type
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONRII or III

Why I mentioned Mobil 1 ATF. Also, look at what he is using in the video... Dextron ATF.

99rx

iTrader: (6)

Did the same thing in mine. Worked great. I have also done it with my brake fluid as well.

salimshah

I would add few steps.

1. Before you open up the cap, take a rag (dampen it wd40 if needed) and wipe the cap and sides of the of the reservoir down.

2. Rinse the tip of the turkey baster with fresh fluid. (to prevent contamination)

Follow the process

3 Do not introduce the fluid from the baster back into the reservoir.

4. At end of the process, start the vehicle and turn the steering to one side max and hold for few seconds and then turn the other side max and hold few seconds. This will purge any air (in case it did).

You can repeat the whole process after few months and couple of times more and you would practically removed old fluid from the system.

Salim

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