Does anyone know when the power steering fluid should be changed on 3.0 s type 2003.
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Ian

 

Opinions vary!

Many never change it but really it ought to be. When you feel like it.

 

ATF

 

About noon?

There's no set interval as mentioned above.

 

One of our members here, I believe an Aussie or NZ'er, maintains a habit of renewing ALL fluids every 2 years. Claims it has never presented a problem. I "think" it is Grant, but don't recall exactly. (I'm sure he's an X300'er, but seem to recall he's also got S-types in the stable)

 

This is countered by the majority of owners who never change it and also have no problems.

 

I sure would not do PAS fluid every 2 years!

But by 10? Yes, if you're up for the work.

 

Granted, so-to-speak, but then when/if a problem arises, he doesn't have to wonder if it is due to cruddy fluid.
John, to be fair to whoever it is I'm thinking of, I also recall he practices the labor-minimization fluid-renewal method (particularly on the PAS, though in the X300 realm, many of us also use it on the xmsn (drain plug and dipstick, don't you know?)) of siphoning what he can from the reservoir with a turkey-baster or similar, refilling with new, then retiring with a dram of adult beverage, only to repeat the process a day or week later after some driving....lather, rinse, repeat - numerous times until the fluid is substantially new.

Ian, one caveat I would add is if this 2003 S is "new to you" having been recently obtained in the used-car market, I'd change it right away! You don't know what manner of elixir the previous owners may've dribbled in there. Chances are it was maintained with proper spec. fluids, but unless you can confirm that for certain, you'd be better served renewing it. (also a stated practice of whoever it is I remember reading...and a sound one, I think, though I'm guilty of not practicing it immediately upon purchase, always)

 

That would be me.

I change all the fluids every 2 years, except teh engine oil, it is HABIT, and I have NEVER had a component failure because of it.

The X300 and the S Types are simple. Syringe out the old at the container, refill with new fluid, have a beer, turn lock to lock 3 times (no idea why), syringe it out again, refill, more beer.

Take spouse for a drive, you are done.

The V12's are a tad messier, coz that Saginaw pump is sort of "down there somewhere", but 2 years again is my ruling.

I use Penrite PAS in the S Types, and Full Synthetic Trans Fluid in ALL the others.

 

With any used car at that age. I change EVERY fluid in it as soon as I buy it.

No one does any maintenance these days so it will be needed. Plus you really should inspect any used car from top to bottom as soon as possible. Many things will come to light and you might catch something before it causes bigger problems.

Example I just purchased a 2013 car with only 24K miles on it. Certified Pre-owned by the dealer. 200 point inspection from top to bottom!

I got it on my lift and the drivers side rear shock was dripping fluid. That car has electronic suspension similar to the Jaguar CATS system. So the struts/shocks are over $600 each. Very good catch and the dealer replaced it.

But it was so obvious that I have to question if the dealer even looked at the car? I think the answer is they did not and just hoped for the best. After all if the customer did not bring it back to complain they would not have needed to replace that very expensive shock/strut!
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Agree 100% on that.

Had a few of them over the years, the stamps in the service book are just that quickie "warm and fuzzy", that quickly chills.

As soon as I get the new toy home I do the following.

Drain everything drainable, and refill with the latest spec fluid available.

New hoses, coolant that is, and I mean ALL.

New drive belt/s.

New brake hoses, and pads and rotors.

New battery, unless there is a receipt that verifies a new one in the last year.

So an and so forth.

Never had a let down yet, and I have had MANY Jags. Gladly my kids follow the old man, and do the same.