05 RX330 power steering fluid advice needed
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05 RX330 power steering fluid advice needed
The fluid is black and needs relacement. The dealer wants $129 and i've seen a Lexus U Tube video that simply shows taking a turkey baster and sucking the fluid from the container and replacing with new ATF Dextron III fluid for less than $10. Is this process acceptable and if so what ATF fluid might you suggest?
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The fluid is black and needs relacement. The dealer wants $129 and i've seen a Lexus U Tube video that simply shows taking a turkey baster and sucking the fluid from the container and replacing with new ATF Dextron III fluid for less than $10. Is this process acceptable and if so what ATF fluid might you suggest?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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The fluid is black and needs relacement. The dealer wants $129 and i've seen a Lexus U Tube video that simply shows taking a turkey baster and sucking the fluid from the container and replacing with new ATF Dextron III fluid for less than $10. Is this process acceptable and if so what ATF fluid might you suggest?
Thanks,
Thanks,
#7
There is a faster way than a baster. Use a 1/4 plastic tube (suck and let it do the work for you) and do the suction thing and just let it drip. Or else get the plunger or a hand pump. Check out your local BM Auto store. Harbor Freight has them as well.
I used to spend 30 minutes sucking up the fluid, and I did change it every couple of thousand miles (until it was all pink color).
The plunger or the tube worked much faster.
I used to spend 30 minutes sucking up the fluid, and I did change it every couple of thousand miles (until it was all pink color).
The plunger or the tube worked much faster.
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Mobil 1 ATF is perfect for PS.
Another alternative to the turkey baster, is getting a spray bottle and pulling off the top mechanism. And then just stick that straight into the power steering reservoir and pump it out into a bottle. I added some tubing on the end of the mechanism so that I could hold it directly into a disposable bottle. (ignore the tie in the picture, I use that to hold the extra hose onto the mechanism).
Another alternative to the turkey baster, is getting a spray bottle and pulling off the top mechanism. And then just stick that straight into the power steering reservoir and pump it out into a bottle. I added some tubing on the end of the mechanism so that I could hold it directly into a disposable bottle. (ignore the tie in the picture, I use that to hold the extra hose onto the mechanism).
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Mobil 1 ATF is perfect for PS.
Another alternative to the turkey baster, is getting a spray bottle and pulling off the top mechanism. And then just stick that straight into the power steering reservoir and pump it out into a bottle. I added some tubing on the end of the mechanism so that I could hold it directly into a disposable bottle. (ignore the tie in the picture, I use that to hold the extra hose onto the mechanism).
Another alternative to the turkey baster, is getting a spray bottle and pulling off the top mechanism. And then just stick that straight into the power steering reservoir and pump it out into a bottle. I added some tubing on the end of the mechanism so that I could hold it directly into a disposable bottle. (ignore the tie in the picture, I use that to hold the extra hose onto the mechanism).
Had read about Lexmex using Mobil 1 ATF a long time ago, so that is what I have been using.
Have some pictures on the camera, however, cannot find the data cable. Special USB cable and seems to be non-standard. Will post when I find it.
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