Photo DIY 3: RX300 Power Steering Fluid Flush
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I take all of my old fluids here: Pick the one closest to you.
http://swm.maricopa.gov/transfer-stations.htm
http://swm.maricopa.gov/transfer-stations.htm
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Call Maricopa, some recyclers around the country will accept power steering fluid mixed in with used oil.
Any container that can hold oil will work.
You can also call the local parts stores if they will take the old fluid. Some have 55 gallon drums in the back for that purpose free of charge.
Any container that can hold oil will work.
You can also call the local parts stores if they will take the old fluid. Some have 55 gallon drums in the back for that purpose free of charge.
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Call Maricopa, some recyclers around the country will accept power steering fluid mixed in with used oil.
Any container that can hold oil will work.
You can also call the local parts stores if they will take the old fluid. Some have 55 gallon drums in the back for that purpose free of charge.
Any container that can hold oil will work.
You can also call the local parts stores if they will take the old fluid. Some have 55 gallon drums in the back for that purpose free of charge.
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Generally never, but most likely you will encounter an event that requires replacing it. That event can be pump going bad or rack developing a leak. If you notice the fluid to be dark, then gradually refresh it.
FYI> I developed a leak in the system as I switched to synthetic stuff.
Salim
FYI> I developed a leak in the system as I switched to synthetic stuff.
Salim
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I was answering the question about recommended interval to replace the steering fluid and I have not come across one.
There are multiple ways and almost all of them do not replace 100% of the old.
My personal experience has been poor when I switched to synthetic on 2 vehicles. The process I have followed is to use the Turkey baster to siphon out the old and then add the fresh. It only replaces the reservoir volume. I did that every 2-3 weeks for about 6 times.
The above method is by far the simplest way.
Salim
There are multiple ways and almost all of them do not replace 100% of the old.
My personal experience has been poor when I switched to synthetic on 2 vehicles. The process I have followed is to use the Turkey baster to siphon out the old and then add the fresh. It only replaces the reservoir volume. I did that every 2-3 weeks for about 6 times.
The above method is by far the simplest way.
Salim
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I was answering the question about recommended interval to replace the steering fluid and I have not come across one.
There are multiple ways and almost all of them do not replace 100% of the old.
My personal experience has been poor when I switched to synthetic on 2 vehicles. The process I have followed is to use the Turkey baster to siphon out the old and then add the fresh. It only replaces the reservoir volume. I did that every 2-3 weeks for about 6 times.
The above method is by far the simplest way.
Salim
There are multiple ways and almost all of them do not replace 100% of the old.
My personal experience has been poor when I switched to synthetic on 2 vehicles. The process I have followed is to use the Turkey baster to siphon out the old and then add the fresh. It only replaces the reservoir volume. I did that every 2-3 weeks for about 6 times.
The above method is by far the simplest way.
Salim
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Also salim; how many bottles of new power steering fluid does it take to refill the power steering reservoir? 1 or 2?
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I bought 2 qts of transmission fluid and was enough for multiple changes.
I try to stay out of the discussion as to which oil/fluid is best. People rave about synthetics but they were source of trouble for me in steering system.
Salim
I try to stay out of the discussion as to which oil/fluid is best. People rave about synthetics but they were source of trouble for me in steering system.
Salim
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Salim; What about flushing the lines of the old dark fluid? Is there any real easy way to do that without having to go through all the steps of undoing all the bolts, and hose clamps, and this and that? Isnt there a simplified way of doing this? Let me know thanks
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Went to siphon the old power steering fluid out of the reservoir today but could not get the turkey baster in all the way because of what seems to be crappy design; they made such a small hole that I could not get the tip of the baster into the reservoir all the way; so i siphoned out what i could which was not a lot; and just poured in some new fluid. How else can I get the rest of the fluid out other than having to remove one of the lines? Also; a little of the old dark fluid spilled as i was trying to siphon it out; is this going to cause a big issue? Im thinking not because its made for high temps; but i could be wrong.
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Went to siphon the old power steering fluid out of the reservoir today but could not get the turkey baster in all the way because of what seems to be crappy design; they made such a small hole that I could not get the tip of the baster into the reservoir all the way; so i siphoned out what i could which was not a lot; and just poured in some new fluid. How else can I get the rest of the fluid out other than having to remove one of the lines? Also; a little of the old dark fluid spilled as i was trying to siphon it out; is this going to cause a big issue? Im thinking not because its made for high temps; but i could be wrong.
Just put a piece of small rubber tubing (rubber hose) on the end of the Turkey baster.
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Wipe up the spilled fluid and wash it with soapy water. No biggie.
Now if it was brake fluid, that's a different story. Brake fluid will eat paint away. With brake fluid you need to get water on it asap. I'm sure you've seen older cars with paint damage under the hood next to the brake reservoir. That is what happened, spillage and no one cleaned it up.
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In my tool box (treasure chest), I have a turkey marinate injector. I sawed off the tip, and the hypodermic needle is like a sawed off shotgun. Thin enough to get into narrow opening and no chance of drips.
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I also use one of those cheap battery testers. You know the ones, cost like 99 cents, real small tube with the little ***** that was made to use once to test the acid strenght in the battery.
Takes more time using it because it has a small reservor but works.
***correction *** cheap antifreeze tester. NOT battery tester.
Autozone sells them made by Peak # PKFOAB for $2.99
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
Takes more time using it because it has a small reservor but works.
***correction *** cheap antifreeze tester. NOT battery tester.
Autozone sells them made by Peak # PKFOAB for $2.99
Sorry for any misunderstanding.
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Much smaller but similar device is used to check how good/bad is your coolant antifreeze.
Salim