Change Interval for Power Steering Fluid?

[maytag]

The best, easiest method I I've found, is to take it to the racetrack. It'll overflow all of that fluid onto the top of the motor, and then you can replace it all!

Last time I had the intake off, I added a hose to the overflow, running it down under the car, instead of the little stubby hose that the factory puts, dropping the fluid onto the top of the motor.

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[PaulE]

Originally Posted by maytag

The best, easiest method I I've found, is to take it to the racetrack. It'll overflow all of that fluid onto the top of the motor, and then you can replace it all!

Last time I had the intake off, I added a hose to the overflow, running it down under the car, instead of the little stubby hose that the factory puts, dropping the fluid onto the top of the motor.

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Did you add a catch can for the track or are the overflow amounts so minuscule it isn't necessary?

[maytag]

Originally Posted by PaulE

Did you add a catch can for the track or are the overflow amounts so minuscule it isn't necessary?

I considered it, but didn't. Here's my thinking: I put a UDP on, which should help the situation. I added about 4' of hose, 1' is a "loop", and 2' is horizontal.... so it would take a serious overflow to drain anything to the ground.
Once I see any sort of "weeping" at the end of the hose, I may reconsider the need for a catch-can, but for the moment, it's dry, and I think I'm ok.
But good thought.

[10/10ths]

My 2004 had 40,000 miles on her when I changed my power steering fluid. I followed the procedure listed above by breaking that connection in the under car line. I refilled with factory fluid. I immediately noticed a better steering feel. It’s hard to describe, but she definitely steered better.

I did it in 2016. So she had 12 years on the factory fluid.

I’d just do it.

[barkinfool]

Thanks for the responses and insights. Mine had 50K miles and 16 years old, dirty but not looking terrible once drained. Might be placebo effect, but I think the steering seems sharper and agree is definitely well-worth the effort.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by maytag

I considered it, but didn't. Here's my thinking: I put a UDP on, which should help the situation. I added about 4' of hose, 1' is a "loop", and 2' is horizontal.... so it would take a serious overflow to drain anything to the ground.
Once I see any sort of "weeping" at the end of the hose, I may reconsider the need for a catch-can, but for the moment, it's dry, and I think I'm ok.
But good thought.

I've got a UDP on my 2000 S and I track it a lot, and have never lost any PS fluid. I think you are probably good.

[rjh986]

I plan to flush mine today. Does it take an entire 1 liter bottle?