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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
power steering fluid dark and poor performance
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<blockquote data-quote="Lloyd Chaudoin" data-source="post: 1006424" data-attributes="member: 70555"><p>Flushing can be done by most vehicle owners. The return hose can be disconnected and run into a jug of some sort. Your system probably needs a good cleaning and has a sticky valve in it. Is the pump groaning or loud when turning? Drain about a quart of fluid (from the power steering system) and put some motor flush in it. Start the vehicle and let it cycle through, turning the wheel every couple of minutes. 5 to 10 minutes should be enough. Drain the system completely. You can use conventional mercon fluid to help flush out the old fluid. Then fill the system with mercon V fluid. It has more friction modifier in it and will help to quiet the pump down. It will also reduce sticking and pressure surges in the system...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lloyd Chaudoin, post: 1006424, member: 70555"] Flushing can be done by most vehicle owners. The return hose can be disconnected and run into a jug of some sort. Your system probably needs a good cleaning and has a sticky valve in it. Is the pump groaning or loud when turning? Drain about a quart of fluid (from the power steering system) and put some motor flush in it. Start the vehicle and let it cycle through, turning the wheel every couple of minutes. 5 to 10 minutes should be enough. Drain the system completely. You can use conventional mercon fluid to help flush out the old fluid. Then fill the system with mercon V fluid. It has more friction modifier in it and will help to quiet the pump down. It will also reduce sticking and pressure surges in the system... [/QUOTE]
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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
power steering fluid dark and poor performance
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