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Old 06-30-2018, 02:52 PM
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I have that LQ4 on the bench, I'm about to start it.. can I run it with no oil in the power steering reservoir? Safe for the pump?

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If you want to scar and damage the pump then go ahead, loop the lines together and add some fluid to the reservoir.
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On the bench...do you mean outside of the car? Is the cooling system hooked up? If not, just remove the belt before you run the engine and make sure not to run it for too long so it won't overheat.
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thanks for heads-up (y)
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