Dim Sum Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Anyone know what to use to flush the Power steering reservoir? I'm thinking about putting new fluids in the Power steering reservoir so might as well flush all the old stuff out and maybe cleaning it. Anyone know what to pour into the Power steering reservoir to give a clean or is it not advisable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I thought that was the process anyway otherwise you will have to flush the flush fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 So just keep flushing it with the power steering fluid? planning to use Dexron III ATF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 So just keep flushing it with the power steering fluid? planning to use Dexron III ATF Yes, that's the best idea to avoid contamination. Although it has been mentioned to use petrol/thinners to clean the reservoir pot as the mesh within it gets clogged easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yes, that's the best idea to avoid contamination. Although it has been mentioned to use petrol/thinners to clean the reservoir pot as the mesh within it gets clogged easily. I know it sounds silly, mixing it with water. I guess it still counts as contamination ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I think all the cleaning of the mesh methods are done with it off the car first..... If the fluid has not beem foaming up and you just want to put new fluid in to refresh/service it then i'd just do a straight fluid swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I think all the cleaning of the mesh methods are done with it off the car first..... If the fluid has not beem foaming up and you just want to put new fluid in to refresh/service it then i'd just do a straight fluid swap. Would rinsing the tank with water damage anything? Or effect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 If I came to do it, I would take the advice on here which is I believe a combination of degreasers/solvents and air pressure to clean the mesh in the bottom of the reservior. Might rinse it finally with water I'd just make sure it was thoroughly dry before popping it back in a refilling with aft.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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