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DIY- $10-5 minute power steering fluid change.

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Old 05-12-07, 10:49 AM
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Nice write up. Did mine yesterday. Thanks.
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Old 05-30-07, 03:32 PM
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isn't there a plug, screw or something to take off and all the oil drains out completely?
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Old 05-30-07, 07:36 PM
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thanks guys. What effects are present when wrong fluids are used? thanks
Hi, we use valvoline at the dealership I work at, just make sure the bottle you used or going to use says meets oem standards. I believe ours says ford, chevy, toyota, lexus.
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Old 05-30-07, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerLex
Thanks chuckb, I love DIY posts like these, thanks for sharing! Saves time and money (which can be applied to mods)!

If you want to speed up the process, take this approach:

1. Siphon old fluid
2. Pour new fluid
3. Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock 5 times

Repeat steps 1-3 about three to five times and you should only have new fluid left.
Yes and make sure you do not puncture or push in the metal screen in the middle of the resevoir.
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Old 05-30-07, 10:05 PM
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How many bottles of fluid would one require for this DIY?
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Old 05-31-07, 07:55 PM
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Old 05-31-07, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by olddog
How many bottles of fluid would one require for this DIY?
1 quart should be enough. The reservoir is small and the fluid line itself to the pump is also small. I was able to get the fluid to the new red color by the 4th trial. I had some left to do one more car in the family.
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Old 11-21-07, 01:41 AM
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props on the write up. makes the job too easy.
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Old 03-25-08, 01:49 AM
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good diy, did mine yesteday...
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Old 03-25-08, 06:46 AM
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Good write and very helpful. Easy DIY for guys like me.
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Old 03-25-08, 10:45 AM
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Similar DIY has been discussed before... Quicker method on Post #23

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ht=replacement
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Old 03-25-08, 12:31 PM
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I used an old vacuum that was just sitting around to suck out the stuff ^_^... Boy I tell ya, that oil was FIIIIIIILTHY!!! Thanks for the awesome DIY!
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Old 06-06-08, 10:16 AM
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did mine today and it was pretty dirty too. Nice write up....
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thanks for writting this tread, it looks very easy just to change the ps fluid, but I have heard that the air bubble will get in or do a bleed right, anyone knows this is true or not,
no need to do a bleed right, just pump out and pour new ps fluid, correct me or any ideas on this would help every body

thanks
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Old 01-19-10, 08:15 PM
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isn't a few bucks to do at a quick lube shop? and they continue to run it till you actually see the fluid changing to clear red... takes a few minutes, in and out

I can appreciate DIY's, but this is a one time event?
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