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11-02-2006, 10:14 AM
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im wondering if its bad that my fluid has gone grey/browny. will this affect anything? or should i pull switch out and accidently let it drain out and put new stuff
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11-02-2006, 12:42 PM
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Im pretty sure thats normal after a long time of use. If you can, I would replace it (wouldnt hurt either way would it! )
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11-02-2006, 02:49 PM
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ye i was thinking undo it at someones joint that i dont like due to recent events. and "oh man my cars ИИИИИ" what should i do
but that would be to fun now. hehe
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11-02-2006, 06:29 PM
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common sign of old fluid is when it goes brown same thing with auto fluid should change it if you can.
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12-02-2006, 10:32 AM
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ye but in powersteering system its not as advanced as an auto. like will it kill the system??
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12-02-2006, 11:48 AM
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You wouldnt think so unless it actually runs low on fluid and the bearing inside the pump siezes or the seal splits!Although it is good for the seals to have clean fluid.Like a service its all preventative maintenance so changing it on a regular basis will more than likely stop or delay things going wrong.Were constantly changing the p/steer fluid at work during a service cause once a p/steer pump or a rack is damaged 90% of the time it cant be repaired and the owners have to fork out for new parts.
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On a drive in the country all that can be heard is the sound of holdens rusting :the_finge Last edited by Nath; 12-02-2006 at 11:54 AM. |
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12-02-2006, 11:51 AM
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I know my powerstearing oil is the wrong sort because everytime I turn the wheel the power stearing makes a slight hissing noise. Iv been told to replace it ford oil but I havn't got around to it. Will this damage anything?
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12-02-2006, 11:53 AM
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if its got lube in there i dont see how it will damage anything, if its bone dry thats a different story
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12-02-2006, 11:56 AM
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Like i say its all preventative maintnance it wont kill the system but it wont hurt to change the fluid
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12-02-2006, 12:01 PM
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12-02-2006, 12:01 PM
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whats the easiest way to get the old crap out
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12-02-2006, 12:03 PM
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at work we normally disconnect the hoses at the pump or rack and let it drain into a container.
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12-02-2006, 12:05 PM
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does a little bit stay in there?
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12-02-2006, 12:05 PM
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like once i drain, can i leave it disconected
put some new fluid in it and start or just let it drip through
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12-02-2006, 12:18 PM
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We normally wait for the fluid to stop flowing then reconnect the hose and fill up at the pump (ususal spot)then go lock to lock with the car on to let the fluid fluid get back into the hoses/rack.After that just top up the fluid cause it should drop slightly.Best place to disconnect the hose would probably be at the steering rack to get nearly all of it out.only problem with that you need a hoist to use so you can get to the hose conection easier.you could just change it at the pump at home though by disconnecting the hose at the pump but you wouldnt get as much old stuff out cause obviously the fluid cant really travell up and out the hose.If your not keen on doing it just take it to a workshop nearby and get them to do it.It wouldnt cost you much cause its pretty easy for the mechanics to do should only take them 1/2 an hour or less.Theyve got the tools for the job and you know if anything goes wrong thats their mistake and not yours.
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12-02-2006, 12:21 PM
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ye im getting it done on a hoyst for sure
cheers man
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12-02-2006, 10:11 PM
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Trans fluid also can be used for steering. Or at least my PS pump seems happy with it :P
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13-02-2006, 07:14 PM
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Yeah i know commodores also use auto fluid as a power steering fluid (Dexron III)so itd be the same as fords.(Im ashamed to admit but yes i also have a commodore)
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13-02-2006, 07:51 PM
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You can put auto fluid in the power steering but don't put power steering fluid in the auto!!!
The auto is a lot more complicated than just a hydraulic pump and some pistons... I'm guessing the auto fluid would be made to a higher standard so maybe auto fluid is better than normal power steering fluid??? pls correct if wrong...
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