Changing P.S. Fluid

[HotBoxSHO]

Does anybody know the procedure for changing or flushing the power steering fluid in a 93 ATX? Mine appears to be dirty, and I think it might be louder then normal.

Thanks,
Joe

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'93 SHO ATX. Coneless and boxless, 15% tint.

 

[AutoXSHO]

The way I did it was to run the motor with the drain line plumbed down into my oil drain pan. I kept adding fluid until it ran clear, while having the assistant turn the wheel to the stops to clear the system.

Refill, let it work the air bubbles out, top off, and enjoy.

John V

 

[ThatSHOkid]

is there a huge noticeable difference after changing the fluid? my steering squeals so bad especially when it is cold.

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1993 White/Tan SHO MTX 97k Miles
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[olympic]

See my post here for the procedure http://www.shoforum.com/ubb/Forum17/HTML/000390.html I would think this should be done with every 60k service or sooner. Many people report unusual noises and poor steering performance are cured by flushing the system and switching to synthetic fluid.

 

[hanshua]

it is described in the other thread that you drain the system of fluid completely... Woulndt that hurt the system??



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-Justin

95 ATX
K&N Silencer-Coneless, SFC's, two 12" kenwoods w/ 600watt amp and sony CD, CincySHO Cowl Hood, Removed secondary silencers, TPR bushings.

Comming Attractions: New 17" wheels (need rubber for them), SS y-pipe, new springs to fix my sagging rear, 24/26mm sway bars, Strut Tower Braces, Yamaha Badges

 

[olympic]

No, everything in the system retains a film of oil so they are still protected. IF your worried about running the pump dry you car begin pouring the "flushing oil" into the resevoir as soon as you start the engine to pump out the system.

 

[hanshua]

I did the flush the other day.. It got a little messy, but I didn't mind because the old fluid was pitch black... nasty stuff..

I didn't notice anything different about the steering afterward, but I didn't expect it.. Its kinda like changing your oil.. its a maintience thing.. but you feel good after you do it...

I would recomend flushing the system with regular atf before putting syenthetic mercon v in..

thanks..



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-Justin

95 ATX
K&N Silencer-Coneless, SFC's, Strut Tower Braces, Yamaha Badges, two 12" kenwoods w/ 600watt amp and sony CD, CincySHO Cowl Hood, Removed secondary silencers, TPR bushings, fistanks, blazertech fogs.

Comming Attractions: New 17" wheels (need rubber for them), SS y-pipe, new springs to fix my sagging rear