X300 power steering fluid change
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X300 power steering fluid change
I am going to change the fluid in my power steering system as recommended. I would like to hear from those of you that do this on a regular basis as to how you go about it. And what type of fluid you use.
Thank you for in advance. I should have been doing this on a regular basis.
Thank you for in advance. I should have been doing this on a regular basis.
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On my XJR I initially suctioned-out the reservoir and removed the supply hose at the pump to let more old fluid drain out. Refilled. Drove a couple days.
Again suctioned out reservoir, refill. Repeat, repeat ....without removing the hose, just suctioning....over the next few days until fluid looked bright and fresh. Then repeat again, once a year or so. It takes only moments to suction-out (or drain) the reservoir and keep the fluid 'sweetened', so to speak.
I think the spec calls for Dexron III but I don't think it critical, personally. I happened to have a small supply of "Type F" leftover from an older Jaguar and it worked perfectly well.
Cheers
DD
Again suctioned out reservoir, refill. Repeat, repeat ....without removing the hose, just suctioning....over the next few days until fluid looked bright and fresh. Then repeat again, once a year or so. It takes only moments to suction-out (or drain) the reservoir and keep the fluid 'sweetened', so to speak.
I think the spec calls for Dexron III but I don't think it critical, personally. I happened to have a small supply of "Type F" leftover from an older Jaguar and it worked perfectly well.
Cheers
DD
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