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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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My power steering fluid is looking pretty dirty. I was wondering how to change/flush without paying someone to do it? Any step by step instructions and pics would help. Thank you for you help in advanced.

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Did you try the Search functions? TunedRX300 did a write-up on it and I followed the same procedure.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=224976
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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I did the flush about 2 years ago. Unfortunately, as you can see, the photos for the process I followed have been deleted. However, I'd be inclined to suck some fluid out using a cheap turkey baster and replace it with fresh fluid gradually that way, over time. It may not be as effective, but it is simple and not messy.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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I did just that, went to dollar tree store bought a turkey baster, but had to add some hose to the end to fit through the opening on the resevoir. Worked great...
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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I heard a lot of people say that Mobil 1 power steering fluid was at Autozone and they do not carry it and pepboys does not either. Is there any other power steering fluid that is just as good? Thanks

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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JOHNBRAY11
I heard a lot of people say that Mobil 1 power steering fluid was at Autozone and they do not carry it and pepboys does not either. Is there any other power steering fluid that is just as good? Thanks

John
Should be Mobil 1 ATF and available at places you mentioned.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I found it I was looking for the Mobil 1 PSF, but I got the Mobil 1 ATF at Autozone. thanks for the help
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