No offense but you better go back to school and learn the difference between hygroscopic and hydroscopic. Brake fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture), petroleum products are hydroscopic (they repell moisture).
Jim
Power Steering flush, good reason???
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No offense but you better go back to school and learn the difference between hygroscopic and hydroscopic. Brake fluid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture), petroleum products are hydroscopic (they repell moisture).
Jim
Crzydmnd72
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Probably kicking Murphy here, but I've owned some pretty sad basket cases for daily use and the one system thats NEVER given me grief is the PS system. My 71 GTO was probably the worst, it was a leaker and required topping off once in awhile.
I would say that if its full and just an average driver, leave it alone.
I would say that if its full and just an average driver, leave it alone.
Vinko
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I just put a new P/S reservoir in my car (older BMW) Because the hoses needed to be replaced. One of the clamps did as well. And the filter for the reservoir is built-in. I don't know much about these systems, having only worked on non-P/S systems before, but the reservoir was only $25 or $30 and I thought, what the hell, replace it all with OEM parts. Anyway, I wonder if I "needed" to replace the reservoir or not? I guess, I figured what the hell. It couldn't hurt. ('cept for the money).
Oh yes, I also "replaced" the P/S fluid
Oh yes, I've got to do the brake flush soon
Oh yes, I also "replaced" the P/S fluid
Oh yes, I've got to do the brake flush soon
Kona Cruisers
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I perform them, I figure getting the particulate out of the fluid is a good thing. JMO, and a recommended service by your manufacture.
AND the BG guy ends up giving me 1.25 for every ps flush I do...
AND the BG guy ends up giving me 1.25 for every ps flush I do...
bgott
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Do they still have those plastic tokens in the can for you to redeem?
fourfeathers
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My 02 F150 had a ps squeal, and the fluid smelled awful. I drained and filled it to flush, and it helped a lot! That is right at 100k miles. That fluid was Nasty! Bythe time I bought 4 qts of Motorcraft fluid, it was pricey.
Torque1st
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PS squeal or howl is usually caused by two things, either a belt slipping, or a pump leaking internally. The two noises are quite different to an experienced tech. I am not sure what you mean by "Nasty". An internal leak can produce many erosion particulates that can darken the fluid. The leak can also break down the fluid from the heat produced by the leak, producing dark and smelly fluid. New fluid can help the noise from an internal leak for a period of time. If the noise comes back or the fluid starts turning dark and/or smells you may need to replace the pump. Just makes sure you flush the system well and install a return line filter. Without a filter the new pump will fail also. Good luck with finding a good replacement pump. Most of the "remanufactured" or "rebuilt" pumps available at parts stores (like A-1 or Cardone) are junk, having just had a seal or bearing replaced, repainted, and placed in a box. Many times a trip to the salvage yard is a better choice than a pump from a parts house. Look for a pump with clean fluid.
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Tarheelgarage
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Good luck with finding a good replacement pump. Most of the "remanufactured" or "rebuilt" pumps available at parts stores (like A-1 or Cardone) are junk, having just had a seal or bearing replaced, repainted, and placed in a box. Many times a trip to the salvage yard is a better choice than a pump from a parts house. Look for a pump with clean fluid.
Don't get me started on the Cardone PS junk pumps; had to replace one on a Chrysler minivan after it lasted only 2 monnths.
Went to boneyard and got a nice almost new MOPAR.