Power steering fluid

[Pisces69]

I just did my brake fluid change during the last servicing.

 

My mileage now is 104k. Coolant was flushed during the last major servicing at 80k.

 

 

Oh ok so all other fluids done already.

[Pisces69]

any workshop to recommend for ps and brake fluid flashing? thx

 

 

Most decent n experienced mechs can do.

 

I did mine at my regular ws in Yishun indl pk A.

 

What car u driving?

[Zenith_Mazda]

Most decent n experienced mechs can do.

 

I did mine at my regular ws in Yishun indl pk A.

 

What car u driving?

 

yo thanks! i'm driving a mazda3. can pm me the contacts and details?

[Hjteo]

If you have some 15 mins free here and there and want to DIY, here's what I tried with the power steering fluid and brake fluid. (This applies only if you have ways to disposing the waste fluids properly)

 

Things you need:

1. Recycle those shampoo squirt bottles. Especially the part that dispense the shampoo or soap. Flush the 'pump' properly with lots or water, make sure it's clean and dry before use.

2. ATF oil and brake fluid

3. Container to collect the waste oil/fluid.

4. Clean 50 to 100 mil container to pour new fluid into the reservior (optional if you can pour direct from bottle with spillage)

 

 

Procedure:

1. open the cap for the reservior (brake or power steering)

2. use the 'pump' to pump out the old fluid - can pump into the old shampoo bottle.

3. pour in the new fluid

4. repeat 1-3 if required or repeat 1-3 after driving for some time later.

 

To note - ensure that you have tissues/rags ready for any possible spills. Do note that brake fluid can corrode the car paintwork so clean the spill immediately and use a wet cloth to clean the affected area. Wear those disposable gloves if you are uncomfortable with bare hands or don't have proper hand wash area.

 

Have fun and have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year !

[Yongwd]

the pic below is the PSF from my Toyota Picnic after ~10,000km, I change them as frequent as the engine oil. OCI 10,000-15,000km whenever I am free. PSF used is Dextron III as specified in owner's manual.

 

 

[Picanto]

If yr car already 110k km, just change e ps fluid fr peace of mind.

 

I did mine at 80k km.

 

If u want it to last longer, buy proper ps fluid. Its more durable.

 

mechs recommend using ATF as power steering fluid, but i still prefer STP PS fluid.

[Hao505700]

.. Double posting.. Sori

Edited December 5, 2011 by Hao505700

[Hao505700]

My mech flushed fr me.

 

Pull out 1 hose n put into big pail. Then run engine n e ps fluid will gush out. He keep filling new ps fluid into e reservoir as it flows out e other end. I keep turning steering wheel fm lock to lock till all hv been flushed out.

 

Then he re-assemble e hose n i on engine again n turn steering lock to lock n he top-up my ps reservoir till correct level n its done.

 

Took abt 15-20 mins only.

 

Thk Bro for share the steps on PS flushing. Veri keen to try out on my ride.

[Escksu]

mechs recommend using ATF as power steering fluid, but i still prefer STP PS fluid.

 

AFAIK, PS fluid is basically hydraulic fluid with very little additives. ATF is a good choice becauce it contains necessary additives to lubricate the pump and reduce friction. And ATF is meant to withstand high temp.

[Pisces69]

mechs recommend using ATF as power steering fluid, but i still prefer STP PS fluid.

 

I stopped trusting what the mechs here tell me long ago.

 

PS fluid is better than ATF but ATF wil do.

 

 

 

[Pisces69]

Thk Bro for share the steps on PS flushing. Veri keen to try out on my ride.

 

 

Maybe its better to let yr mech do it n u" help".

[Nikkei121]

I got the power steering fluid from caltex. Works like a charm.

But for most of us who wants a simple job done, just use a hand pump to flush out the old fluid prior to pouring in the new fluid.

Getting a medium sized plastic funnel helps to avoid the spills.

[Pisces69]

I got the power steering fluid from caltex. Works like a charm.

But for most of us who wants a simple job done, just use a hand pump to flush out the old fluid prior to pouring in the new fluid.

Getting a medium sized plastic funnel helps to avoid the spills.

 

 

Pumping out the small reservoir wun get much out.

 

I disconnect the rubber hose to the reservoir n put it into a >2lit container n run the engine till its all out. Then I connect back the rubber hose n fill n then run the engine turning the steering from lock to lock till all the air is out n top-up till the F mark.

 

I like to add a bottle or two of proper Power Steering fluid or stop leak so there is some really good stuff inside n it wil protect the system n last longer than just pure ATF.

[Pisces69]

the pic below is the PSF from my Toyota Picnic after ~10,000km, I change them as frequent as the engine oil. OCI 10,000-15,000km whenever I am free. PSF used is Dextron III as specified in owner's manual.

 

 

U mean u change yr PS fluid every 10K km????? WOW thats overkill.

 

I change mine at abt 70-90K km only. The colour was still red but a little frothy only.

 

I then add a bottle or two of proper Power Steering Fluid or PS stop leak. Its more durable than just Dexron III.

 

If yr PS fluid is so black after only 10K km, something is wrong. Hv yr system throughly checked by a good mech.

[TVT]

My PS fluid also appears black....car mileage already 85K liao. Next servicing I better get it changed...

[Pisces69]

My PS fluid also appears black....car mileage already 85K liao. Next servicing I better get it changed...

 

 

85K km is prob due fr the usual flush r replace.

 

Maybe u can consider to add a bottle or two of proper PS fluid n stop leak. It helps to protect the whole system n rubber seals.

 

I did mine recently n added a bottle of PS fluid cum stop leak protector just fr some added protection. Plain ATF is not as robust as Power Steering fluid.