r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, I think my Power Steering fluid needs topping up in my Auto Supra TT. Can't see any markers on the bottle cap/dip stick, can anyone tell me where it should be up to? Also I have some Toyota Type T-IV ATF left from a gearbox oil change from earlier this year, can I use this as Power Steering fluid or should I be using Dextron II or Dextron III ATF? Anyone know how much ATF it takes to fill fully? Cheers Edited October 5, 2015 by r2ck_p (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hi there should be 2 marks on the dip cap One side hot other side cold Check with engine off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Hi there should be 2 marks on the dip cap One side hot other side cold Check with engine off Hi pal, saw the words hot/cold on either side, didn't really see any markers, will look again now. Just looked, I get it, the words HOT / COLD are the markers as they are at different heights on the dip stick. Any idea how much ATF it takes to fill fully? Cheers Edited October 5, 2015 by r2ck_p (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hardly anything Is it showing on the stick atol? Also check not leaking where the pipe goes to top of pump If so the little o ring will need to be replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Its just about showing on the stick, so definitely in need of a top up. I will check for any leaks now. Can I use the Toyota Type T-IV ATF that I have left from a gearbox oil change from earlier this year or should I be using Dextron II or Dextron III ATF? The bottle cap says use Dextron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looks like it has a little leak like you said. Do you know the part number of the seal I need? The guy at Toyota can never seem to find things on the diagrams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It's an O-ring, take it off and find one the same at Halfrauds or elsewhere for pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 It's an O-ring, take it off and find one the same at Halfrauds or elsewhere for pennies. Going to do it tomorrow. I think the Toyota part number for the O ring is 90301-11016. Just need to know about the fluid now, then I can get on with it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Type IV will be sound as a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Type IV will be sound as a pound. Great, got 1.5 litres of it left. So should be plenty, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That'll be plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 As your be changing the o ring your be emptying the reservoir Might be worth cleaning it while off The gauze filter in it can get blocked over time Give it a good swill out with petrol but Do not poke anything in there as easy to damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 As your be changing the o ring your be emptying the reservoir Might be worth cleaning it while off The gauze filter in it can get blocked over time Give it a good swill out with petrol but Do not poke anything in there as easy to damage Okay started on it yesterday after work, I got 45 mins before it started to rain. Both pipes from the P//S reservoir are now disconnected, the one to the pump was very brittle and ripped on removal, so ordering a replacement this morning. While I wait for parts to come I am going to clean the tank out as suggested. Once everything is clean and all new parts arrive and are fitted (O-Ring / Hose etc..) what is the next steps ? Do I just fill the P/S reservoir up to the correct fill level and its job done or do I need to somehow bleed the system to get rid of any air locks. If so how do I do this? Thanks for your help guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 2/3rds fill reservoir, start engine, turn left and right full lock half a dozen times, top up reservoir to mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Raise front car up off ground Engine off Fill tank and fullly turn left and right check tank make sure it's on cold level indicated Do thus approx 10 times checking level Now with engine on but still off the ground repeat but check level engine off Place on floor and do again but do not hold on full lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Tip - Be careful when putting it back together. I buggered up the O ring when I did mine and had to do it twice. Second time i purchased a cheap O ring from Halfords and had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 yes put some grease on it to help easy to pinch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Cheers for the help guys. I will use some grease when fitting the O-Ring and following the refilling instruction mentioned above. I am going to try cleaning out the P/S reservoir tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Good luck Let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 UPDATE: Removed the P/S reservoir last night, cleaned out with petrol and dried out with compressed air. Hopefully manage to pop out of work this afternoon to pick up my bits from Toyota. Then its just a case of putting everything back together and going through the steps to refill the system. Hopefully will get chance to fit everything tonight after work and then do the refill the system on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Managed to fit everything back up. The top P/S reservoir hose split to, so ended up replacing that to, although Toyota quoted over £300 for it, . They seemed very brittle, most likely the originals from 1996. Found the instructions really helpful. So cheers guys. The O Ring went on fine, used a little bit of grease at recommended. Did all the left / right turning in air and on the ground, fluid levels look fine and there is now NO leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Glad all went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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