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How often should power steering and transmission ...

How often should power steering and transmission fluid be changed?

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oil change, check engine light, car maintenance, auto repair

Posted 2009-09-08T19:13:59Z
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Check the color of your power steering fluid by removing the cap under your hood that is marked "power steering fluid" and visually inspecting the fluid on the attached dip stick. If the fluid is a light brown in color it is time ti change it. If the fluid looks clean and is pinkish in color there is no need to change it.

Step 2
Insert the fluid removal/transfer tool into the open power steering reservoir and suck up as much fluid as possible. The fluid removal/transfer tool looks very much like a turkey baster. Continue removing fluid until the reservoir is empty. Dispose of the old fluid properly, as you would used engine oil.
Step 3
Refill the reservoir with fresh power steering fluid until it reaches the correct level according to the marks on the dip stick. Note that there may be a different optimum level when the engine is hot or when it is cold. Replace the cap on the power steering reservoir and close the hood.
Step 4
Turn on the engine and turn the wheel to the right and to the left. Make sure everything feels normal. Drive the car for several miles, allowing the engine to reach its normal operating temperature.
Step 5
Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir and look at the color of the liquid. If it is still brownish or appears dirty then repeat the process, removing all of the fluid in the reservoir with the fluid removal/transfer tool and replacing it with fresh fluid.
Step 6
Continue this process until the fluid appears pinkish and clean after the car has been driven for several miles and the engine has warned to its normal operating temperature. Once the fluid appears pinkish in color after being used for several miles of driving then you have replaced a sufficient amount and your job is done.

Posted 2009-09-08T19:20:40Z

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