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Old 06-04-08, 06:40 PM
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Default Diy Power Steering Flush??

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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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