Recommended Power Steering Fluid
Recommended Power Steering Fluid *Mod's if this is in the wrong section please move it, I didn't know where else to put it*
What's a good, recommended steering fluid? I plan on flushing the system come spring time. Any additives needed?
Thank you.
What's a good, recommended steering fluid? I plan on flushing the system come spring time. Any additives needed?
Thank you.
I use the valvoline synth blend. A full synth would be better but I don't AX or RR the car so it is more than fine. I suck it dry with a turkey baster once a year and top off. Yes I know a full flush is better but this has worked fine for me. What comes out still looks really clean....
How much fluid does the PS reservoir take (to reach the 'full' line)?
Edit: I dumped in ~10 oz of the Lucas stuff. Big improvement vs. an empty reservoir. lol
Edit: I dumped in ~10 oz of the Lucas stuff. Big improvement vs. an empty reservoir. lol
Last edited by johnlv6; Feb 26, 2010 at 02:30 PM.
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I work at a car dealership (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) but we service all makes and models. We use BG products. The power steering flush comes as a kit with 2 additives as well as the actual fluid. It really is good stuff to use, weve never had any issues.
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Here's an article that will give you some help;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...s1-camaro.html
Personally, I would not start the car to expel the fluid. The reason being is the pump doesn't take kindly to running dry. I would pull the pressure line off and put it in a plastic gallon jug. I would then turn the key and start the car and shut it off; allowing fluid to pressurize, then run out by gravity. When there was about two cups in the jug, I would start adding new fluid to the reservoir and repeat while turning the wheels (which are lifted) back and forth. It takes a bit more fluid, but its called "flushing", isn't it. Lucas oil can be added on your last flush, when you tighten up the lines.
I don't know if there is a cone type screen like Mustang ll has in their system, but if it does, pull the screen along with the shavings and install a new one before the final flush.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...s1-camaro.html
Personally, I would not start the car to expel the fluid. The reason being is the pump doesn't take kindly to running dry. I would pull the pressure line off and put it in a plastic gallon jug. I would then turn the key and start the car and shut it off; allowing fluid to pressurize, then run out by gravity. When there was about two cups in the jug, I would start adding new fluid to the reservoir and repeat while turning the wheels (which are lifted) back and forth. It takes a bit more fluid, but its called "flushing", isn't it. Lucas oil can be added on your last flush, when you tighten up the lines.
I don't know if there is a cone type screen like Mustang ll has in their system, but if it does, pull the screen along with the shavings and install a new one before the final flush.
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Verdad Gallardo Here's an article that will give you some help;
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...s1-camaro.html
Personally, I would not start the car to expel the fluid. The reason being is the pump doesn't take kindly to running dry. I would pull the pressure line off and put it in a plastic gallon jug. I would then turn the key and start the car and shut it off; allowing fluid to pressurize, then run out by gravity. When there was about two cups in the jug, I would start adding new fluid to the reservoir and repeat while turning the wheels (which are lifted) back and forth. It takes a bit more fluid, but its called "flushing", isn't it. Lucas oil can be added on your last flush, when you tighten up the lines.
I don't know if there is a cone type screen like Mustang ll has in their system, but if it does, pull the screen along with the shavings and install a new one before the final flush.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...s1-camaro.html
Personally, I would not start the car to expel the fluid. The reason being is the pump doesn't take kindly to running dry. I would pull the pressure line off and put it in a plastic gallon jug. I would then turn the key and start the car and shut it off; allowing fluid to pressurize, then run out by gravity. When there was about two cups in the jug, I would start adding new fluid to the reservoir and repeat while turning the wheels (which are lifted) back and forth. It takes a bit more fluid, but its called "flushing", isn't it. Lucas oil can be added on your last flush, when you tighten up the lines.
I don't know if there is a cone type screen like Mustang ll has in their system, but if it does, pull the screen along with the shavings and install a new one before the final flush.
