Is there a way to see if its old by looking at it?? My fuild is clear, i just have a little dirt buildup on the stick thats attached to the cap. Dealer recommended the change and said it will cost 149.99$. I was thinking of just sucking out the old fluid from the reservoir with a syringe and pouring in new fluid. will that work??????

 

buy a turkey baster and some trans fluid and suck it out and put some in and your good to go.under 5 dollars!

 

I would think there would still be somel dirty fluid that is in the lines and pump. Yes?

 

Here's what I do when replacing PS fluid.

1. Jack up the front end.
2. Evacuate the PS fluid in the reservoir.
3. Pour fresh fluid.
4. Start the car and turn the steering wheel lock to lock few times.
5. Repeat 2 thru 4 few times until the fluid is bright red.

Brian

 

My power steering fluid looks relatively clear and not red.

 

mine was red then turned black, then i drained and filled for like 6$ and now its red again.

 

How do you evacuate the PS fluid??

 

The baster I got at Walmart was not long enough to get to the bottom of the reservoir. They have larger suction syringes at auto stores which have a long narrow tube.

 

Suck it out.

I've been using Mobil 1 ATF for years as my PS Fluid and have had no issues with it.

What I do is buy one bottle, suck out what is there and replace. Drive around for a day, and then suck out again and pour in the remainder of the bottle. Some like to buy two bottles (a single bottle of the stuff costs about $9 USD at any auto parts store) and do it that way.

 

Your PS fluid should be clear but red in color. It is actually Dextron 3 type trans fluid.

If your PS fluid shows dirt - basically dark red, brown or black in color, you can refresh the fluid by using the "turkey baster" PS multiple drain and fill method described in several threads on this forum. This method is not a perfect flush, but is way more than adequate to keep the fluid fresh in order to preserve and protect your PS system for the car's probable lifetime.

 

I think ill do the same....

 

I have/use a Mitivac fluid extractor.

 

I have/use a Mitivac fluid extractor. But, the turkey baster will work as well.

 

I've noticed that the reservoir opening is fairly narrow for a turkey baster unless it has a narrow long extension.

 

get this- it's perfect for the job.