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    Power steering oil change?

    Hey Guys,

    Do I need to replace the power steering oil completely once every couple of years or so?!!

    I haven't done mine for years. All I do is topping up the oil once every six months or so.

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    This is a good video demonstrating how to flush the power steering fluid.
    I'm gonna go ahead and flush the oil.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iev1xIr345Y

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fiZCHz5ew
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    And this is a video demonstrating how to do a "super flush"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F4MzsTyFMo
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    if it smells burnt or looks dirty i'd change it
    if your topping it you might like to try Lucas Oil Power Steering Stop Leak i've used it and can confirm it works well for small leaks been in the wifes car for 2 years and no sign of any more leaks.
    if its worth doin its worth over doin

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    Quote Originally Posted by garett View Post
    if it smells burnt or looks dirty i'd change it
    if your topping it you might like to try Lucas Oil Power Steering Stop Leak i've used it and can confirm it works well for small leaks been in the wifes car for 2 years and no sign of any more leaks.
    Yeah, it smells kinda burnt. Looks burnt as well.
    I'll be flushing it completely today, and then thiking adding above stop leak with some conditioning additive as well.
    I just have to wait until Repco or Autobarn opens to buy them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dom14 View Post
    Yeah, it smells kinda burnt. Looks burnt as well.
    I'll be flushing it completely today, and then thiking adding above stop leak with some conditioning additive as well.
    I just have to wait until Repco or Autobarn opens to buy them.
    Thanx.
    If the oil is burnt, something is burning it. If the pump is screeching and carrying on aswell, there is an issue. Possibly a shagged bearing over heating the oil and causing cavitation. If this is the case, fresh oil is a bandaid fix and additives will do bugger all. The only fix is rebuild or replace the pump.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy View Post
    If the oil is burnt, something is burning it. If the pump is screeching and carrying on aswell, there is an issue. Possibly a shagged bearing over heating the oil and causing cavitation. If this is the case, fresh oil is a bandaid fix and additives will do bugger all. The only fix is rebuild or replace the pump.
    I checked the bearing. It looks and feels ok. No dragging, noise or play.
    I'm thinking pump internals are partly screwed from running ancient oil for too long.
    I'll be rebuilding it soon & then I'll put synthetic oil, so to not having to bother changing power steering oil for the last half of the vehicle lifespan.
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