Diy Power Steering Fluid Flush

blkr6 · October 20, 2011

Today is a boring rainy day so I decided to write some DIYs up for you guys!

Power steering fluid is one of the most overlooked maintenance items in a car. Regularly flushing out the power steering fluid ensures longevity of your steering system and cost savings on repair (I flush it every year). i am a car enthusiast and I enjoy every second I spend with my car.

Things you need: 3 liters of Manufacturer recommended power steering fluid, buddy to help you, Clear hoses that fits over your PS return hose, few hose clamps, funnel, pliers, and patience.

Locate your power steering reservoir
By using a syringe or a turkey baster empty the reservoir
There are two hoses goes to the power steering fluid reservoir
- -Pressure line: one with the larger diameter hose that connects to the bottom of the reservoir
- -Return line: hose with the smaller diameter that connects to the reservoir above the pressure line
[*]Remove the return line hose from the reservoir

[*]Attach a clear hose that fill fit over the return line and redirect the return line in to a container

[*]Block the return line inlet on the reservoir so it won’t leak out PS fluid when you pour in new

[*]Pour new PS fluid to the reservoir till it’s all the way full

[*]Ask your buddy to start the car and be ready with your funnel to pour in fluid to the reservoir

[*]As soon as you start the car you will see fluid pumping out to the container

[*]You have to keep pouring new PS fluid in at the same rate its pumping out without letting it run dry.

[*]if you can’t keep up with the pace ask you buddy to shut off the engine till you fill the reservoir up..

[*]When you see clean fluid pumping out from the clear hose you have done your job.

[*]Reconnect everything the way it was

[*]Fill the reservoir to the correct level, run the engine, turn your steering will side to side until bleeds its self-up and recheck the level.