Can't get much fluid from power steering reservoir - solved
 

How do you guys suck the power steering fluid out of the reservoir? Mine has a screen blocking it right at about the cold min line. That is the most I can take out and it is a very small amount.

After I made this thread I read that it is a problem with later model Zs and it was recommended to replace the reservoir with the older model so I can siphon all the fluid out.

I have been looking at fluid reservoirs and I see some on eBay that are new for $35 or so. Obviously these are not OEM. Would it be a bad idea to use one of these? It is about $200 cheaper than OEM.

Another question - how do you change the reservoir without getting dang fluid all over the place?

Put a rag under the hose when you disconnect it

I wasn't aware the later models had any issues with the PS reservoir?

Make sure you put the right fluid back in. It takes Dextron 3 ATF fluid. Look in the owners manual. Do not put power steering fluid in it or you will have a mess.

I have a 2014 and I just use a vacuum machine hooked up to shop air to suck the reservoir dry. Then I add fluid. The hose on the vacuum machine was about the average diameter of a normal straw.

You could also probably just remove the right side air filter housing that way you can unclip the reservoir from its mount. Then disconnect the lower line with a drip pan under it and drain the reservoir that way.

If I use Nissan power steering fluid from the dealership is that Dextron 3?

Grab Valvoline Maxlife ATF

Recommended For Use Where Dexron, Dexron Ii, Iii & Vi, Toyota T-iv & Ws, Mercon, Mercon Sp & Lv, Allison Tes 389, Nissan Matic-d, Matic-j & Matic-k, Honda Z-1 (except CVT), Mercedes Nag-1, Mitsubishi Diamond Sp-II & Sp-III & Many Others Are Required.

Later models have that secondary screen in reservoir.

I was told that you can swap out for a G37 reservoir which is a classic style, open reservoir.

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...reservoir.html

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