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02-10-2005, 06:00 PM
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flushing power steering fluid How do I flush the power steering fluid? I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a drain plug but i have noticed that it foams. Every time I checked it foams up. Please help? and what fluid should I put in? 
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If it is foaming up you are getting air into the system, you may have a leak somewhere. The factory pumps are junk, as are the replacement GM ones. If you have problems with your pump get a Turn One Pump.
As far as flushing the fluid you can drain some out with a turkey baster and replace with fresh, running the engine in between. You will need to do this a few times to be effective.
The other way is to disconnect the return line and have the pump suck fresh fluid from a bottle while the other end of the hose runs into a pan while the engine is running. This can be a mess but works much better.
Run synthetic power steering fluid, whatever you can find.
Good Luck!!
As far as flushing the fluid you can drain some out with a turkey baster and replace with fresh, running the engine in between. You will need to do this a few times to be effective.
The other way is to disconnect the return line and have the pump suck fresh fluid from a bottle while the other end of the hose runs into a pan while the engine is running. This can be a mess but works much better.
Run synthetic power steering fluid, whatever you can find.
Good Luck!!
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02-10-2005, 09:09 PM
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You can buy the pump from Lingenfelter, or direct from Turn One.
This thread details my former problems.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...power+steering
This thread details my former problems.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...power+steering
