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NiSmO Knight 02-09-2007 08:55 AM

Power Steering Flush
 
Sup guys, it's been a while since I been on here. I need to flush out the power steering system pretty badly... The fluid I got from Valvoline is clear... but the fluid in the system is pitch black. Before I added some of the Valvoline fluid, the sucker whined like a super charged KA, especially on any turn. Well, it doesn't "whine" anymore, but I do want to flush the system out to be on the safe side. Problem is, I've never done anything to a power steering system before, except add more fluid in this case.

Any suggestions? Pics?

Levi SPL S14 02-12-2007 06:00 PM

what i do is disconnect the lowest point of the hoses and drain it all. Put it back together then fill with fluid and see how it looks.

NiSmO Knight 02-12-2007 06:07 PM

Thnx Levi!

LA_phantom_240 02-12-2007 06:29 PM

Yeah, thats pretty much standard flush procedure. On a side note, depending n HOW bad your system was, you may need to flush multiple times.


BTW, wow levi, ive never seen you use your mod powers so constructively. lol. seriously.

NiSmO Knight 02-13-2007 05:07 PM

Thnx Phantom.... Im just curious as to what poster had said that made Levi edit his comment... was it that bad? LOL

KFL 02-15-2007 09:01 PM

Clear? ATF is whats used in power steering..and its Red..dark red/brown when its been cooked over.
Been a while since I flushed it but..IIRC
Front wheels of ground..
Disconnected the top hose ran that into a bucket..started car.moved rim side to side..watched fluid spit out..topped it off..moved wheel...topped..fresh red fluid.Reinstalled hose..cap still off ,moved wheel side-side/then on ground steering wheel full lock right to left.. this eliminates air pockets.

NiSmO Knight 02-23-2007 05:15 PM

wow you guys really are retarded. Cant find a place to spam so you come here?

Get a life nub.


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