Recommended Power Steering Fluid
01-21-2010, 11:27 PM
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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?
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What's a good, recommended steering fluid? I plan on flushing the system come spring time. Any additives needed?
Thank you.
01-22-2010, 10:34 AM
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I use the Lucas power steering fluid with additives.. Not the power steering stop leak crap.. It seems to work good and keep everything lubricated, or u could always go to the stealership.
01-22-2010, 07:39 PM
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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....
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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
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02-26-2010, 12:03 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.
02-28-2010, 09:50 AM
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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.
