Why You Should NEVER EVER FLUSH POWER STEERING FLUID Until You Watch This!!
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2019
- In this video I show you my most favorite method of flushing power steering fluid which is sure to be yours too! With this method you do not need to start the engine. It is very easy and under control with no risk of running the pump dry with the engine running. This power steering fluid flush is ideal for the diy home mechanic.
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One tip to make the process go faster. After everything is set up but before you start turning the wheel, go back to the plug on the pump reservoir and empty the old fluid out. Once empty, refill the reservoir with new fluid. What this does is makes it so you are not pumping more nasty fluid from the reservoir through the system than you need to. Saves you some time.
I was going to write the same thing!
Wont there BE Air Trapped in the Plug then ?
@@larsbaer3508 its the return line, so no. The fluid moves to the reservoir in that direction so the small bit of air would be forced into the reservoir.
@@TheFrenchy47 then IT should Work , awesome
This is in case your not changing the reservoir as well
Well lucky for me my power steering fluid changes itself. It simply drains all down the tie rods for a few months then i just fill it back up again.
Bahahahaha!!
leaky engines are the best rust preventative. hahahahaaha
Like my vehicles: "If there ain't any oil under 'em. There ain't any oil in 'em."
@@garylangley4502 I had an old Caprice Classic like that once it leaked about a quart of engine oil a week, I kinda considered it self changing at that point, so I'd just throw a new filter on every few months and just keep adding oil. Still ran 2 years later, drove it to the junk yard all rotted out in the back.
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 I had a friend that had a 1963 Chevrolet pickup truck that leaked and burned a quart of oil every 75 miles. I had a fairly new Jeep Cherokee, and a 1926 Model T Ford. I drove the Model T every weekend and the Cherokee was my daily driver, so I changed the oil in both cars frequently. I would just give him the old oil, which was still fairly clean, for his truck.
As a mechanic I wanted to HATE this video so much when I clicked on it! After seeing this method work I got NOTHING. Good job dude!
@Mr Hansen man he wanted to hate it because he didn't know what the author meant. But by seeing it he could not say anything wrong therefore he things it's the best way too.
Why did you click on it. As a pro do you really need to see baba in his garage dyi. Ask all data or snap on if they have therpy available. Sure it will be the most expensive but I could save your career.
@@capedoryus alldata is trash and snap on can go duck themselfs beleave me when i say neither of those companies with make or break your career. And if they do then you need to find somthing else to do with your life because your neither smart or creative enough to be a mechanic. 90 percent of proplems can discoverd with a ohm meter and a test light. The other 10 can solved with a google search
@@capedoryus I am , a journeyman diesel/heavy equipment tech and your premise is not only simply wrong , it is entirely incorrect.
If you really do feel that Alldata or Snap On plays that big of a part in the career field of vehicle repair , then you need to step away from ever, picking up even so much as a pair of pliers.
Unfortunately simple mechanical physics is not your thing and that helps keep people like Matt Fowlerr and myself, employed in repairing mistakes shade tree mechanics tend to repeat on a consistent basis.
I may point out also that, your syntax, in either print , or in verbal application is sorely lacking.
At least one semester in technical writing would do you, a world of good. Probably two in your case, which equates to about 16 weeks or, 4 months.
Good luck in your next career field endeavor.
My power steering was self flushing. The routine before I started was check the level. Add fluid. Drive till it started whining. Refill it.
After a while I saved up enough to change the rack and pinion. Even had enough fluid left in the gallon jug to give to the mechanic to refill the system. It got almost 100 miles to a gallon of fluid.
The old Envoy was like a old Harley and Hansel & Gretel before the rack and pinion got replaced. It also made the frame and the rest of the chassis rust proof for a while.
Did not do the steering system bushings much good. Ended up replacing those too. It was just a bit possible those were tired anyway. 200,000 miles will do that.
Retired military mechanic and currently a school bus mechanic. This is a good video. Clear, to the point and effective. Most people are good about changing their oil but never change the other fluids. Power steering, antifreeze, transmission, differential, and brakes. All these fluids have shelf lives and eventually need replacing guys.
Diff fluid?
...and Differential fluid too (eventually)!
@@chriscal8201 really?
my old BMW claimed to have lifetime transmission fluid. I never changed it because I saw people saying the gears get worn down and those tiny pieces of metal accumulate in the fluid. Apparently it doesn't hurt the system and actually helps prevent slipping as those gears wear down. Could that be true?
@@AcroIsTrash-en3ux literally no such thing as "lifetime fluid" that is marketing nonsense.
I'm a retired mechanic and teacher with over 40 years in the repair business. You did a great job. Same way I used to do it. Thanks for sharing.
Replacing ATF with hydraulic fluid? You did a great job, 40+ you say? How?
Edit: I guess I'll just yard all the ATF out of my 4L60e and put hydraulic fluid in it, it'll be okay right?
@Ozmiander
Correct to an extent.. they serve the same purpose but are two totally different chemicals. That's like saying a ATF and brake fluid are the same thing.
@Ozmiander yep that's why you read the bottle before using it usually tells you if it is safe to use in replacement of another fluid
Everyone's assuming it was ATF that came out of there simply because it was dark. It could just as well have been really old PS Fluid too.
@@wansolve2036 The red tint is a very recognizable dye. The ATF actually has friction modifiers that DO make a difference. Subaru is a great example of this. Here is a link to their (overpriced) product. Read it's description www.subaruexpress.com/p/Subaru__Forester/Automatic-Transmission-HPPower-Steering-Fluid/49506082/SOA427V1500.html
I recommend keeping the cap on the reservoir before plugging the return line. The suction might help prevent to much spillage.
Hear, Hear! i just mention that. - 3 years late. lol
NICE. LOGICAL.TIP !
@@kareno8634 Now "hear this" I may not scroll through 3 years of comments😛
@@andybilakshow260 lol Well, what can i say. Cheers!
Well lucky for me I have a leak somewhere in my power steering so I just keep the revivor topped up and I never need to flush it
Me too haha
Careful power steering fluid is like transmission fluid it will catch fire on a hot exhaust
Huh. You must be a fellow Dodge owner.
Power steering leaks are the best ones to have! When driving the air coming by helps distribute the power steering fluid onto every surface under your vehicle. Think of it as your vehicle doing its own active rust prevention.
And people like you are part of the problem why our oceans are dying. If you can't maintain it, you should be able to have it done. I, myself, am totally Pro when it comes to Fossil Fuels, but in the end, people with your thinking are why the Masses think Green Energy is the Solution when it's your polluting ass that needs the cleaning. Green & Fossil is what has evolved thru the ages, Nuclear in its beginning, the 1950s had a learning curve too. Fortunately, with all the outcry, Research has never stopped, and most folks think it is dead as fossil fuels. When green proves it's not a 24/7 energy source, Nuclear will. We don't need Power Plants the size of Rhode Island or Yakima creating 3 Mile Island, no - Nuclear energy is being miniaturised like everything else, will be self contained and provide Power not like batteries we will always be throwing away filling garbage dumps. Think of a car's motor being replaced by a nuclear reactor that is a fraction of the size, out performes gas & electric, negligible pollution compared to our options now, and about every 20 years, you replace it with a new one. Same power output on its last day as it had on its first, without adding or exchanging- throwing away the crap like we do now. I can't say when, but when the masses realize solar, wind & batteries aren't the anwser, nuclear isn't the Shark in the water to destroy our world, a little education to the young who don't even know or remember the past will be accepted as the New Technology for the future.
@@dirkfrazier4086 LOL it came from the earth it will return to the earth
I did my 100 series land cruiser power steering last month after watching your video and it worked a treat. Jacked up the front wheels, engine off, full lock to full lock. Perfect.
Many thanks from Australia.
It's so nice to see a how to video from someone that actually knows what they are doing and can clearly convey the information without wasting a bunch of time describing obvious things. Also good clean camera work and editing. Thanks!
His way is only one way of doing it, and it is the hard way to do it.
This is why its SO IMPORTANT to develop leaks in your vehicle, so you're always refilling the systems in your vehicle so you don't have to go through all this trouble. #lifehacks
Well, my E39 has done a Oil change on the fly. Drive, fill every 1.000km half a Liter in and there you go. :D
Now all leaks are away and I must return to the normal way of changing the Oil. :D
I agree, used to have an old Toyota that just wouldn't die. It burned about a quart of oil every couple of weeks and I just kept topping it off and changing the filter once in a while. Loved that car...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You dont want gas leaks,lol
You get free oil undercoating as well. 8^>
Awesome video! One FYI; When pouring liquid out of a bottle shaped like the one in this video, always pour with the spout at the top of the bottle , not at the bottom of the bottle(like in this video). If you pour with the spout at the top of the bottle, the liquid will flow out a HELLUVA lot better and you’ll have better control over pouring it so that you don’t spill all over the place….It works.
Even holding the bottle sideways is better than spout at bottom.
I found the site by exploring utube. I have a 1967 GTO. With no history of it,I decided to change all hoses & fluids. This video was GREAT ! Thank you ,
Kevin
this is such a great method, I am going to start selling more PS flushes now because of you. THANKS!
Always feel like another Chevy guy is my friend. When he teaches me how to keep my Chevy going strong,... even better. Thanks Bud! 👍🏻😋
Just a little tip to maybe save a little fluid and time. Drain the reservoir, then plug it, refill the reservoir with fresh fluid, then start your flush procedure. Or use a baster to remove the old fluid. Why top of the reservoir with new fluid and mix it in with the old fluid? Good video though. Good advice.
Love you English - well spoken, loud and great verbal grammar - made it a lot easier to follow without rewinding back to hear again what someone said. Thanks
And not TOO loud, either.
Thanks for sharing your technique. It apparently has worked well in all 3 cases, so will give it a go on my next steering fluid change. Great narration and clear instructions, upload more videos.
Thank you! Hope it works well for you!!
It’s Satisfying watching the fluid go from dirty to clean. Great and informative video. That’s the number one over looked fluid that needs to be changed regularly. Thanks 🙏
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I’ve always just done the slower method, where I’ll buy a litre bottle of fluid and each day when I get home from work I’ll syringe the fluid out of the reservoir and refill the reservoir. I’ll do this each day when I get home from work until the litre bottle is used up. Then a few months later I’ll do it again. Always keeping the fluid bright red for life. Won’t prevent a leak from developing in your power steering down the track, but will go a long way to keeping the pump in perfect working order.
The presentation was professional. No jerking camera moves! Most of these DIY videos get me dizzy from all the camera juggling. Not this one. Perfect and best I’ve seen. Glad to subscribe. Strong work! I’ll use your “no start”method.
Excellent. I learnt more about mechanics from your videos than I ever did in my whole life from others. Well done.
Except that hes not a mechanic and most of the information here couldnt help others and people will most likely end up breakimg their cars somehow.
Thank you! I will try this next time I service my cars. What I have been doing from time to time is aspirating out the res and refilling it.... not every time I change the engine oil but sometimes. That is a partial fluid change over time. I like your approach.
I just did my power steering pump. I found it easier to just vacuum pump the return line at 20 in HG. Its also helps if you vacuum pump the old fluid out of the reservoir first. Then you need to vacuum bleed the power steering afterwards. Otherwise it will whine and not last as long. New power steering pump had the instructions.
Most effective till this date just tried it on my 05 Silverado I was done in ten min. Thx. Millions for this video
This helped me to flush power steering oil in my Infiniti G35 2005 model! Thank you!
I think there are two things here that you could improve in your method. Leave the cap on that will limit the flow of oil out of the tank. Have the drain hose ready to put on the tank instead.Take the cap off and finish draining the tank. Plug the tank. Next put the drain line in the return line. Turn the wheels lock to lock. You have eliminated 80% of the old fluid. Fill the tank and turn the wheels lock to lock, you should see clean fluid coming out almost immediately. I don't see any purpose in mixing old fluid with new any more than necessary, unless you just like to contaminate new fluid. You will use half or less of the new fluid to get the same result.
I was wondering this right as he pulled the line off the reservoir: wonder why did he do that? Good directions.
Can you make a video of this? I'm having trouble following your method.
@@livenfree Yeah I think I was a bit wordy there. Here is the jist of it. He plugs the drain line on the back of the tank IMMEDIATELY, because he is so worried about spilling fluid. Instead of plugging it why not just put the drain line (temporarily) directly on the back of the tank or reservoir as it is more commonly referred to? By leaving the cap on it will slow the flow out of the reservoir, and you will likely spill less. Remove the cap and allow the reservoir to drain completely. After it is completely drained THEN plug it. Next concentrate on the steering box or ram. Turn the wheels side to side and get as much fluid out as you can. Now you have eliminated as much of the old fluid as possible. At that point, I personally, would call it done and refill the system. However, you could refill the system and continue to turn the wheels back and forth an push new fluid through the system. The key is to empty the reservoir AND the steering box AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, BEFORE adding any new fluid. By eliminating as much of the old fluid as possible, you avoid contaminating the new fluid as much as possible. Well that was pretty wordy too, but hopefully you get the point.
@michaeldose2041 mmm I think you made it worse 🤦🤣
@@neildeatherage2269 Just because you can't follow instructions doesn't make it worse. If you have something useful to say go ahead, otherwise STFU.
Small tip: Instead of keep turning the steering wheel lock to lock you can turn the wheels by hand left and right when they are on the air, way much faster,at least if it's a system without much friction.
Absolutely FASCINATING and informative. I'm thinking most DIY'ers mainly focus on just changing engine oil. But, there are other oils in the vehicle in the tranny and power steering assembly. They all need new fluids to keep seals soft and sealing and systems functioning properly. People like you take the mystery out of working on those systems and help us to keep rolling along. Many thanks.
I learned something new-thank you!
Very nicely done. Right level of detail, and to the point without a lot of extra banter or expletives some others seem to need to offer. And good quality on the video. Many thanks.
New to your channel. 👍👍👍 Thx for posting. You make this look so easy. Now I need to get to work and flush my 97 and 99 cars. They need a little TLC. I need to check your channel for a brake fluid change too.
YOU DA MAN! Over a million views! You should be awarded a merit badge is Steering Fluid Flushing! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Thanks! I need to do this complete power steering flush to my 2002 Ford Ranger with 172,000 miles. Doing good preventative maintenance like this keeps my truck on the road. I'll watch this again. Thumbs up guy!
Great video! So great in fact, that I'm going to watch you do it 2 more times!
Thanks for the video. I have changed my oil, brake fluid and coolant and now the power steering fluid is next on the list. And if anyone asks what the whine is, don't tell them it's a dodgy alternator - it's a supercharger 😂
Thanks for this video. I used your method to get the fluid changed in my Volvo in 10 minutes. Appreciate this a lot.
Thanks for this video!!! I used it to help me flush the power steering in my son’s 2000 Tahoe & on my 95 Chevy Van! worked like a charm!
Thanks for the video. Flushing without engine/pump running is a correct way. Unfasten the flare fittings on the steel pipes going to the rack cylinder and do the same thing - steer from stop left to stop right few times. This will drain the old fluid almost to the last drop both from the rack and pump with hoses. Make sure do not over-tighten them back - I think they are about 15 ft. lb.
Well, it's cool that this can be done alone without making a mess. My preferred method is to do the same thing but with two people and the engine running to really push the fluid through. The last one I did, I flushed 5 quarts through because I had a bunch of ATF on hand that I got super cheap.
Yes, you can use ATF for power steering fluid in most vehicles, and many even specify it.
Yeah the “not clear” fluid in the vid made me scratch my head since it was supposed to have atf
Simple method and it works like a charm. Topping up the fluid until it comes clear from the other side, thats the key in the whole procedure. Cheers.
I just accomplished this on my 2012 Toyota Tacoma. Thanks for the help. You made it very easy.😃
Great video. Note: Some viewers may not know that using a simple yardstick or long screwdriver to find the source of any noises works great. Place one end on any suspected component and the other end to your ear. When you hear the whine, you've found your culprit.
got me looking like a doc on my car lmao. Ghetto stethiscope.
@@diabolicjackel8905 Did it work for you?
I took my car to the mechanic because my power steering was leaking and was making a whining noise. I got the car back from the mechanic he fixed the leak but the van was still making a little noise he told me that is air and should go away in a couple days it's been a week and the van is making a loud whining sound all the time now! Can I fix this problem myself by doing a flush? Or is something else wrong with the car? I'm very upset right now.
@@Lukie2131 Usually, the whining sound is from a lack of fluid. That can cause damage to the pump. No big deal. If the pump has been refilled and still makes noise, that could be the problem. I would look to see if there are any after-market products to help or just ignore the sound. If you elect to replace the pump, that's fine too. Don't worry about it. It's not going to cause any other problems.
@@Lukie2131 Sounds like a worn out pump. What did you finally do to fix it?
Great video, I liked seeing the fluid move as the wheels turn. I just did this for my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 147,000 miles on the clock. The fluid looked like old black motor oil and had obviously never been flushed before. Hopefully this will add some life to the power steering pump. Pretty easy once you have the right size clear hose and splice fitting. Thanks for the video.
Found this video last week , so today i gave it a try on my 1993 jeep cherokee. Worked great, and I don't believe the fluid has ever had a complete flush like this. thanks for the video!!
Your videos are outstanding! I have an 04 Tahoe and when the weather get's warm, I will be doing a lot of this myself!!!
In case you missed it, Harbor Freight have a recall on them jack stands. Great video by the way
Depends on the part number. Make sure to check!
This video was made over a year ago
I was just gettin ready to say the same. Even tho this is a yr old video, its nice to see ppl pass on info that helps someone, maybe he doesnt have defective jack stands but i might not have known that..good job!
No wonder it broke and killed me 2 months ago. Shouldve known better. 🤦🤦♂️
Harbor FRIGHT.
Great video and very helpful! So clever and much cleaner and easier than other videos I’ve seen. Also, Thank You for Amazon links to vinyl tubing and hose barb so I know what diameter to get.
I am more than 5 decades auto diesel mechanic technician. Honestly I enjoyed watching your video.I consider you are professional mechanic.
Of all the video I have seen about flushing the power steering fluid, this is the best of them all...
Pouring bottles with an offset spout as indicated in the picture on the side, or with the spout on the higher side of the bottle makes it easier to pour. Also having the funnel with the extended part at the bottom to help catch more fluid works too. Or...cover the opening with 2 fingers and slowly lift your fingers when the bottle is tilted to control the flow.
Thanks for adding the part about putting a plug over the return line inlet. That's important. Don't ask me how I know that.
The best and simplest way to flush PS fluid! Thank you very much for the clear & thorough instruction, bro!
I just replaced my power steering cooler and didn't do this, glad you posted this now I can do it correctly !
Thank you for a great video listening from Brownwood Texas
Boy oh boy there sure are alot of guys commenting on nothing! This guy said and wrote that he is not a professional and put this up for entertainment value. Right up front he's telling you there are probably better ways of doing this but this is the way he has chosen to do it!
I wouldn't trust most of you to put air in my tires just because you missed the most obvious details of this video and you have never learned you are suppose to control your ego, not the other way around!
If this man feels most comfortable doing the job this way and it gives him peace of mind that the job was done correctly, then good for him!
I know this video helped someone! If not only how to change the fluid, it offered a platform to help more than a few to show off their foolish arrogance!
Quote: "This is without a doubt the easiest and most effective, safest way to change or flush your power steering fluid. Bar none."
That was the absolutely first thing said in this video.
So... you kind of missed the most obvious details of this video, and you have never learned you're supposed to control your ego, not the other way around!
You're definitely not putting air in any of my tires, that's for sure.
This fuckin guy here, prime example of "it offered a platform to help more than a few to show off their foolish arrogance".... For fucks sake...
I’m amazed at people anymore. The ones that spew negativity all day so they can feel like a bigger man when they go to bed. Constructive criticism is great though especially if you know what your actually talking about.
I used this process on a 97 Honda Accord after watching this video. This is THE WAY to get the job done!
Yo, just so u know. You are putting cool. instructional and very clear tutorial videos out. Congrats n keep it up! Be always safe to keep living the good life in the land of the free!
I can see this channel grow to 5 millions subscribers in about a year or two. This guy is as awesome as other mechanic legends like Scotty Kilmer, CCN, wizard or Chris Fix.
scotty is mostly bubbling hot air, this right here is useful information
Very well out together video, I enjoyed it. I do disagree with step 1 however. Step 1 should be to remove as much old fluid from the reservoir with a turkey baster before you begin flushing, then jack up the front of the vehicle. Without removing the old fluid from the reservoir first, you are lengthening the amount of time needed to flush out the old fluid.
Other than this small issue, this is a great DIY for tech savvy people that may not know how a conventional power steering system works.
Isn't that just going to introduce air into the system and therefore take more time on the tail end of the process bleeding the bubbles out?
@@MrHawksley maybe replace old fluid with the new one in the reservoir as much as possible at the beginning so it takes shorter time for the new fluid to flush out the old?
The power steering system bleeds out air as you are turning the wheels from lock to lock. So when you are performing the flush, it also bleeds itself assuming there is enough new fluid in the reservoir
@@MrHawksley No, air is only going to be introduced if you turn the pump or steering wheel with no fluid in the reservoir. Empty reservoir of old fluid, fill with new, then flush...it will save time.
@@getsum697
Under normal circumstances. I was more wondering if air is getting in when the low pressure "plug" is attached and unattached. I guess if the system self bleeds it's not an issue.
I'm glad you showed me now I can change my power steering fluid
Hard to believe there were some thumbs down. I’m gonna guess they were mechanics that just charged someone $100 for the same thing. Don’t hate I’ve worked in shops for a few decades and that’s just business BUT a clear east to follow video showing how easy it is and anyone with any mechanical skills certainly can perform the same task. I say great video bud thanks for sharing I’ll be checking your others out. You learn something new every day if not you didn’t pay attention!!👍🏻👍🏻
I would also add in an aftermarket power steering fluid filter (available from the usual on line companies) that's installed in the low pressure line by cutting out enough of the straight section of the to accommodate the added length of the filter and barb fittings. Just make sure to check the inside diameter of your return line so you can get the propeer size filter kit. The jury is still out on the filter I put on my '00 Tundra V-8 system, but for no more that the filter kit costs, why not?? I've always used the running motor method to do the flushing, but will give this a try next time. Thank you for the educational video sir!!
That ‘burban is super clean!
Ryan Bitter yeah that’s a gorgeous old suburban. Don’t see that in Michigan here
Noticed the same of his other vehicles as well as his garage. Wonder if he's a Leo (my wife claims "anal-retentive") like me :)
Extremely clever turning the steering wheel with the engine OFF. Im going to do mine this way. What a great video. Thank you.
Thanks man . Seems cleanest and most comprehensive instruction so far - thanks again
Tip: When pouring oil, put the spout on the high side... It does several things: 1) Allows air to enter the spout without gurgling 2) Allows the tip angle to be more horizontal before the flow starts 3) Easier to pour 4) Less spills
as somebody who sucks at this, just know you changed at least 1 persons life
Thanks!
This also applies to drinks stored in cartons where the cap is offset. I see a lot of people struggling with pouring milk, it's hilarious how they could so easily avoid that.
@@kahsta6343 In that case, here is another tip... Open a banana from the bottom end and it's easy, open a banana from the hanging end, and it's hard. ...and the stem becomes a nice little handle.
@@thetruthserum2816 im allergic to bananas. Also this comment genuinely changed my life i have to pour oil in my 99 si damn neae every day lmao
REMEMBER: not all vehicles use power steering fluid for the power steering system. My '96 BMW Z3 takes ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) instead. It may say right on the reservoir cap, or your might have to consult your owner's manual. Just remember to check for your specific vehicle!
P/S fluid and ATF is interchangable
ATF and power steering fluid are the same except that power steering fluid normally has more anti foaming agent than ATF.
Right? mine doesn't even have power steering at all
@@Destilight Will make this job so much harder for you mate. I think having a power steering system on you car maybe a prerequisite for this task??????😅
finding the correct PS fluid for an 07 Mazda was a nightmare. Some sources said mineral oil based, some said ATF fluid, and some said Type III, etc.. I still don't know what kind the OEM specifies...
Finally, this is the first video I see on youtube of someone doing this job right.
This is great. If it wasn't raining right now I would do this. I really like that you do not start the vehicle. Thank you!
Your original fluid seems to be the standard Dexron III ATF fluid which is a transmission based fluid for GMC vehicles. Manufactures are fairly clear on not switching power steering and brake fluid from the recommended. You may want to consider extracting the initial fluid from the reservoir before disconnecting the return line, then fill the reservoir with clean fluid before you turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and then keep topping up as you go like you mention.
Yes, the wrong fluid was added
Great informative video. ONE Suggestion: Please tell us how many Power Steering Pints gave up their life in the flushing of the system. Helps us recruit the right number of Pints to proceed.
Great idea for never thought of flushing my power steering unit such a simple idea too
Great video, straight to the point and not a lot of unnecessary talking. When looking for answers to frustrating problems this video was awesome. I will watch more of your content for this reason alone and if I find success I will subscribe.
I have never, ever changed the power steering fluid unless a line blows and I'm changing out for new lines. Never had a power steering pump fail. Just saying.
If you live in Cali, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico Or basically west of the Colorado, change it now and then. Anything East of Colorado not much to worry.
The western part of the US and Canada has more dryer climates and higher humidity in the mountainous regions. The recommendations for transmissions oil changes are also important. Every 60,000mi, 120,000mi, etc the same as the timing belt replacement routines.
If one lives by the sea coast, the salt water in the air wreaks havoc on radiators, spark plugs, electrical, brakes, clearcoat paint, convertables, windows, and fluids. Just about everything exposed to the elements. Salt air from the sea does damage to paint the most. Been to Australia and the Pacific, the paint just oxidizes living by the Pacific ocean. Daily fresh water rinsing helps but this Magic Duster from South Korea helps to keep the wax look after using Nufinish or Meguires two times a year. Boats look great as well.
Leave the cap on the reservoir and you won spill so much next time. It was a cool video.
Jacob Ramirez that cap is not air tight.
Not to mention that the reservoir has a substantial air pocket.
Can't possibly help much.
@@hulaganz you might think its not air tight bit it sort of is. it does not let air in that is why when you take you PS cap off there is usually a "sucking" sound the cap is designed to let low pressure out (because the fluid expands as it gets hot) but not take air in(as the fluid cools it shrinks in volume causing a slight vacuum) . Jacob is 100% right. leave the cap on and you wont spill very much fluid at all.
i should also say if you are gonna do this job while the fluids/lines are hot(your crazy) take the cap off to release the pressure then put the cap back on... if you don't do this and just leave the cap on its gonna shoot hot fluid everywhere like a fire hose.
I just shove an old plastic yoghurt tub underneath to catch all the spillage. You probably *want* as much to drain out as possible; or use an old turkey baster to suck out all the old fluid.
Leaving the cap on when bleed can turn the seals on master cylinder dont do it !!! Especially if using a one fed off the tyre or a pump
Ive been changing power steering fluid and "flushing" trans fluid under power... This is a great method alot like bleeding brakes... Thanks for posting.
I learned today that if you leave the power steering cap on while your pulling the return line off the pump, the fluid won't leak out of the power steering pump! Thanks for the video , it made it alot easier !
Why don't you live next door to me?
Outstanding video... really clear and well done. I've seen quite a few professional videos that aren't as well made as this. You make me want to go out and do everything I can to make my 203000 mile Saturn Vue new again!
This reminds me of a situation a few years ago regarding flushing brake fluid. I was visiting my mother and I lived many miles from her. Each time I visited I would check her car for proper fluid levels etc. Once while visiting for a weekend I noticed that the brake fluid had become dark and needed flushed, and advised her to take it in to the dealer. When she told the service manager this he told her that he had never heard of changing brake fluid. (Gives you a lot of confidence on this dealers service manager.). So my brother in law did it for her.
You generally don't. When you get your brakes serviced, they bleed the lines. They are supposed to bleed until fluid is clear, and top off the brake fluid levels while doing it.
@@rickw4160 there's no reason to bleed brakes on a brake service unless you're replacing a broken line
Your not doing yourself or your customer any service by just jamming the piston back in and calling it a day. The fluid absorbs water. The necessity of having it changed can be debated, but figuring most brakes last 30-50k generally translates to 3-5 years. Ps pump fluid changes aren't even a thing, not part of a regular change interval. Yet here we are!!!!
Historically changing (flushing and replacing) brake fluid was not part of the recommended maintenance for most automotive products. Fluid was changed only if and when the system was opened up to do a repair. However, that has recently changed for many manufacturers, and many include changing brake fluid every X number of years (Ford for instance is 3 years) in their scheduled maintenance requirements.
@@gcraig0001 I read in my manual that brake fluid over time becomes caustic & will damage brake lines & seals in the caliper.
You said “bar none” and “going out on a limb” I’m interested!
You made it look so easy! I might even try it myself!! Thanks!
THanks!
This worked perfectly on my 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 V6. Thank you!!!
I'm just jealous of how nice of shape your 95 burb is in.
Q - I changed the rack and pinion steering gear so must have some air in system, Dose this help also to get the air out ? THANKS
Canadian kid to bleed the system, keep cap loose, engine running, and turn steering wheel from lock to lock. don’t hold it locked on either side for more than a second or the cap might fly off. just keep doing this until the whining goes away
@@fromstarlighttosunrise128 I changed rack and pinion steering unit, everything all new front end parts on a 2001 Exp Sport Trac, lots of work, shop wanted $1.800 dollars 😲 THANKS 👍
Power steering systems are self bleeding, you simply turn the wheel lock to lock several times, top off the reservoir and the system will be bleed of air pockets. Put a few miles on the vehicle then top off again if necessary. You will be good to go after doing this.
@@elcaminosunlimited THANKS for the reply, will do this .....👍🇺🇸
Lots of revs helped my car
Thank you. Changed fluid in my 05 Escalade, simple. I appreciate the help.
you get a thumps up, not cuz i didnt know how to do this, but because you took the time to show others that may not know about this. Only think I would do differently (and the reason you loss so much fluid when removing the hose at the start) is leave the cap on. It will not allow it to drip out so quickly. Once you connect, then take the cap off and proceed with the rest of it. Other than that, you're great!
That’s good to know. I can’t figure out why it works without the pump spinning. Is it creating a vacuum or suction somehow?
Fluid passes thru the pump even if it’s not pumping. The vanes don’t ride against the outside of the pump housing. There is still space between the pump vanes and the housing, so fluid has room to pass. moving the steering rack by hand flushes the old stuff out of the rack which gets replaced by fluid in the reservoir.
@@Manualtrdtacoma Thanks for the reply.
By turning the steering lock to lock, the rack and pinion act like a pump to get the old hydraulic fluids out?
@@diegosilang4823 this isn’t a rack and pinion though. I don’t think it matters if Saginaw or rack and pinion it still works as he showed here.
Great this will save me $89 at the shop!
you're correct, that's right .. a top video and very educational for those who don't know
excellent video, just did this on my old dually. worked like a charm
That pickup is ridiculously clean, why can't all my customers have vehicles like this?
You live up north?
by the way a lot of cars, especially fords, require atf for power steering fluid so be sure to check your manual.
Great info,another job for the weekend on my Mercedes sprinter 👍
So thankful this video! I've since successfully used this method in on a 2004 Trailblazer, 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2014 Honda Odyssey!
It’s better to put the plug back in and turn the steering wheel lock to lock a couple of times to release any trapped air bubbles before starting the car. Great video!!
He clearly stated that he had done that, prior to starting it up at the end...
Nate Weishalla ohhh I didn’t see that. My fault lol. It’s fairly important to show it though
Agreed. It should have been shown.
Actually that fluid you are pumping out doesn’t look bad at all. From the beginning you can see light through it. GM for many years used Dextron Transmission fluid in the Power Steering Pump Reservoir and I believe the reason it may seem dark to you. I see the PowerSteering Fluid you purchased is clear. In the past all power steering fluid looked like Trans Fluid and probably was what came in the bottle labeled Power Steering Fluid. Believe it or not Transmission Fluid starts out clear until they add the dye. I tell you this based on the fact I was in the Auto Parts business 38 years as a owner of a Carquest Auto Parts Store and Auto Parts WD now retired. You surely didn’t hurt anything by changing it but I would of left it alone and reattached the hose and just topped the reservoir off with new fluid. Nice job on the video by the way.
I was thinking the same thing. On my 1996 Toyota 4Runner it uses Dextron ATF as power steering fluid too.
THANKYOU. I thought I was going crazy here
in my country they don't even sell "power steering fluid" if you ask for it in auto parts store they give you just regular ATF. But on some old Mercedes those use hydraulic fluid on power steering.
“Power steering fluid” is just a marketing thing
@@MoparMadness93 No, it's not. Ask any Honda owner, you MUST use Honda specific fluid. Also, most European cars use Pentosin hydraulic fluid. I've been in the parts business for almost 37 years, we currently stock 8 different types of ATF and at least 5 types of power steering fluid. 20 years ago these attitudes would have been accurate. I also think that fluid was due to be changed, it started out pink or clear, not coffee brown.
I used this method on a Lexus SC400. It works perfectly. Thank you for sharing.
your a good dude, not many people know what they are talking about. thanks its helped me.
Funny the fluid removed was bright red and the fluid added was crystal clear like hydraulic fluid.. that's because the original Saginaw power steering pump in this vehicle uses Dexron 3 ATF, that's called cross-contamination. Have a good day.
Watch it again. The shit coming out was almost black. I do remember my dad using transmission fluid in the power steering.
Good thing he put that disclaimer in the beginning lol
ATF, that's what my truck uses.
No it isn't there are just certain detergents in that and you can put Valvoline in that system and have a much better much longer life guaranteed.. and for all you know that's transmission fluid you have no idea what's been going on with that vehicle... There's no such thing as cross-contamination with power steering fluid it's literally all the same until you get into special systems this is not a special system...
There are friction enhancers in modern transmission oil. It's not really good to use it. Plain hydraulic oil works fine.
I'd say it would have been easier to let the fluid in the low pressure side of the pump drain out using the tube into the drain pan to catch it before starting the flush. Then plug it off and refill with fresh fluid. Then start flushing the system. That way the contaminated fluid would be out of the reservor and you're starting the flush with clean fluid at the reservor.
You should make a video showing how to do it right!
@@denisschneider5941 yes, start by draining the reservoir completely.
I agree with Denis,, I think a video of the method your talking about would be awesome,,or a more detailed explanation would help for us non mechanics
IM CERTAINLY A NON MECHANIC MYSELF, BUT I WOULD TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER, & START BY USING A TURKEY BASTER TO COMPLETELY EMPTY RESVOIR & THEN PICK UP WHERE YOU SUGGESTED, & THAT'S MY NON MECHANICAL 2 CENTS WORTH OF ADVICE
@@donaldmarkham440 That would work too.
Thanks man! I did this today myself using your method! Seems like it worked fine. I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra and I dont think it's ever been changed!?! 260,000 miles on her. It seemed like it wasn't drinking as much fresh into the system as it was dispelling although it worked well. I took it for a spin around a few blocks and it's working great. I put dextron IV as power steering fluid. It needed to be done for sure. Thank you for the clear well produced upbeat video!!
My truck actually runs better because my power steering pulley runs smoother. I would of never thought flushing my power steering pump would improve my vehicles performance, but it totally did.
Simple but brilliant trick, thanks!