Power Steering Fluid Change

dthem370 · 01-12-2012, 02:56 AM

Hey guys I had a couple questions about changing the power steering fluid after doing some research on previous threads. Does the dealership do a power steering fluid flush or a simple drain and refill? Also how do you guys change it when you do it yourselves? Do you disconnect a hose and let it drain out or do you use a baster and suck out as much as the old stuff and refill it till it looks clean?

Oh yea and what fluid do you guys prefer?

ChrisSlicks · 01-12-2012, 06:22 AM

Sucking the old stuff is by far the easiest approach but you don't get a 100% swap. It is pretty easy to pull the hose off the PS cooler (just a sping clamp) and get most of it but you'll need to remove either the fascia or undertray for access. So do the lazy way but just do it a couple of times unless you are pulling the fascia off for something else.

I used the Redline D6 ATF with good results.

dthem370 · 01-15-2012, 06:02 AM

bump

dthem370 · 01-16-2012, 08:04 AM

which one is a better choice, the Redline ATF D6 or the Redline Power Steering fluid?

ChrisSlicks · 01-16-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthem370

which one is a better choice, the Redline ATF D6 or the Redline Power Steering fluid?

D6 ATF! Our vehicles are designed for Dextron VI which is automatic transmission fluid, never ever use regular power steering fluid as the viscosity is different.

dthem370 · 01-17-2012, 04:27 AM

alright sounds good, just ordered some!

ChadBlondiau · 02-05-2012, 12:58 AM

What does changing the fluid do<protect and lube parts ?OR can u feel the difference
?

spearfish25 · 02-05-2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadBlondiau

What does changing the fluid do<protect and lube parts ?OR can u feel the difference
?

General maintenance. No difference in feel. The only fluid swap that was noticeable to me was the manual transmission fluid.

chops · 08-11-2012, 08:25 PM

just wanted to bump this. does anyone know how many quarts of PS fluid we need to do a simple flush and refill?

ChrisSlicks · 08-12-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

just wanted to bump this. does anyone know how many quarts of PS fluid we need to do a simple flush and refill?

The system only holds about 1 quart of PS fluid. I bought 2 when I did mine just to be safe and have some spare.

JAYNO20 · 11-26-2012, 02:02 PM

Can the line be removed from the bottom of the fill tank instead of off the cooler for a full flush?

ChrisSlicks · 11-26-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYNO20

Can the line be removed from the bottom of the fill tank instead of off the cooler for a full flush?

That will get most of it. There is always some fluid left in the rack and it is usually best that it stays there to make bleeding the air out easier.

JAYNO20 · 11-26-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm thinking of running it with the return hose in a bucket and filling it at the same time to avoid running dry. What do you think?

ChrisSlicks · 11-26-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JAYNO20

I'm thinking of running it with the return hose in a bucket and filling it at the same time to avoid running dry. What do you think?

I think you're over thinking it

If you're doing the fluid change at a reasonable interval then the stuff you're taking out isn't brown and black goo (like I've seen on some older cars) so I wouldn't sweat the 10% left behind.

My fluid has been in there for 2 years and still looks pretty good, but I will probably change it this winter anyway.

JAYNO20 · 11-26-2012, 03:03 PM

Are you talking about just taking what's in the fill tank out and replacing that and letting it work through the old stuff?

01-12-2012, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Power Steering Fluid Change Hey guys I had a couple questions about changing the power steering fluid after doing some research on previous threads. Does the dealership do a power steering fluid flush or a simple drain and refill? Also how do you guys change it when you do it yourselves? Do you disconnect a hose and let it drain out or do you use a baster and suck out as much as the old stuff and refill it till it looks clean? Oh yea and what fluid do you guys prefer?

01-12-2012, 06:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Sucking the old stuff is by far the easiest approach but you don't get a 100% swap. It is pretty easy to pull the hose off the PS cooler (just a sping clamp) and get most of it but you'll need to remove either the fascia or undertray for access. So do the lazy way but just do it a couple of times unless you are pulling the fascia off for something else. I used the Redline D6 ATF with good results. pbs370z and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

02-05-2012, 12:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChadBlondiau Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 34 Drives: Base m/t fk synro Rep Power: 15	What does changing the fluid do<protect and lube parts ?OR can u feel the difference ? __________________ Got 370 money?

11-26-2012, 02:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Can the line be removed from the bottom of the fill tank instead of off the cooler for a full flush? __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

11-26-2012, 02:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I'm thinking of running it with the return hose in a bucket and filling it at the same time to avoid running dry. What do you think? __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

01-15-2012, 06:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	bump

01-16-2012, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	which one is a better choice, the Redline ATF D6 or the Redline Power Steering fluid?

01-17-2012, 04:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	alright sounds good, just ordered some!

08-11-2012, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	just wanted to bump this. does anyone know how many quarts of PS fluid we need to do a simple flush and refill?

11-26-2012, 03:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Are you talking about just taking what's in the fill tank out and replacing that and letting it work through the old stuff? __________________ 2010 Solid Red NISMO #0334 - SOLD 2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1

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