Power Steering Fluid Change

[mwebster22]

Have been searching for tips on changing/flushing/ replacing the fluid but haven't found much. Wanting to change mine in my 2012 4R with 60,000 miles.

Has anyone done it and have some suggestions on how to best do it?

 

[1engineer]

Have been searching for tips on changing/flushing/ replacing the fluid but haven't found much. Wanting to change mine in my 2012 4R with 60,000 miles.

Has anyone done it and have some suggestions on how to best do it?

Our brake system is no different in regards to flushing than any other vehicle since the 1980's. There are hundreds of videos out there with step by step general instructions. Just use the correct fluid and you'll be fine.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Our brake system is no different in regards to flushing than any other vehicle since the 1980's. There are hundreds of videos out there with step by step general instructions. Just use the correct fluid and you'll be fine.

You mean power steering fluid... our brake systems are different than most vehicles; except for a lot of recent models.

 

[Yoderguy]

Like anything, there's a right way, and an easy way.

The right way would be to remove the low pressure line (it's messy, have a pan underneath) then have a friend
turn the car on while you pour. You want to keep your eyes on the draining fluid as well as the current level of the reservoir. When the draining fluid is clearly new fluid, shut the car off. Reattach the line. Fill to proper level. Start the engine and turn lock to lock for a few minutes. Listen for a buzzing sound which indicates that there is air trapped in the system. Continue to turn the steering wheel until the fluid is properly circulated throughout the system, releasing any remaining air.

Easy, mess free way... (takes longer/not as efficient)

Suck it out with a turkey baster. Refill. Then turn the wheel (engine running) a couple times. Repeat until satisfied.

Be sure not to suck out too much and introduce air in the system.

 

[1engineer]

You mean power steering fluid... our brake systems are different than most vehicles; except for a lot of recent models.

Yep. Sorry.

 

[adrtoy]

Like anything, there's a right way, and an easy way.

The right way would be to remove the low pressure line (it's messy, have a pan underneath) then have a friend
turn the car on while you pour. You want to keep your eyes on the draining fluid as well as the current level of the reservoir. When the draining fluid is clearly new fluid, shut the car off. Reattach the line. Fill to proper level. Start the engine and turn lock to lock for a few minutes. Listen for a buzzing sound which indicates that there is air trapped in the system. Continue to turn the steering wheel until the fluid is properly circulated throughout the system, releasing any remaining air.

Easy, mess free way... (takes longer/not as efficient)

Suck it out with a turkey baster. Refill. Then turn the wheel (engine running) a couple times. Repeat until satisfied.

Be sure not to suck out too much and introduce air in the system.

This but use a battery suction-filler bulb instead of a turkey baster. Plan on using around a gallon of fluid to get really clean.