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Power Steering Fluid??
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I relocated my power steering resevoir last night on my 03' 4-Runner with the 4.7L. I refilled it with the same fluid that I drained out of the resevoir and tubes initially, once I had secured the resevoir in its new location. I was definitely low on fluid, but had to drive home for about 15 miles with the fluid low. It was obvious that I was low as my power steering was not working too well. No noises or squeals though. So I ran to Napa this morning to fill my resevoir to the line. On the top of the cap Toyota recommends Dextron ATF for the appropriate fluid when refilling. I bought both the dextron and some valvoline power steering fluid and refilled the resevoir with the valvoline. Within a minute or two, the power steering was back, but the wheels squealed like hell. Once I got home, I popped the hood and was hearing all kinds of noises. So, my questions are this:
Will these noises go away as the fliud gets into the system?
Should I use the Dextron ATF even though it is Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Should I run to the dealership here and buy Toyota fluid??? I think not?
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Billy
I relocated my power steering resevoir last night on my 03' 4-Runner with the 4.7L. I refilled it with the same fluid that I drained out of the resevoir and tubes initially, once I had secured the resevoir in its new location. I was definitely low on fluid, but had to drive home for about 15 miles with the fluid low. It was obvious that I was low as my power steering was not working too well. No noises or squeals though. So I ran to Napa this morning to fill my resevoir to the line. On the top of the cap Toyota recommends Dextron ATF for the appropriate fluid when refilling. I bought both the dextron and some valvoline power steering fluid and refilled the resevoir with the valvoline. Within a minute or two, the power steering was back, but the wheels squealed like hell. Once I got home, I popped the hood and was hearing all kinds of noises. So, my questions are this:
Will these noises go away as the fliud gets into the system?
Should I use the Dextron ATF even though it is Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Should I run to the dealership here and buy Toyota fluid??? I think not?
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Billy
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Originally posted by fourunnabilly
Should I use the Dextron ATF even though it is Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Should I use the Dextron ATF even though it is Automatic Transmission Fluid?
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ur supposed to use atf instead of power steering fluid?
i have a 91 yota pu 4x4. i know ppl, including myself, have been talking about their power steering and the problems, and leaks.
is it better to fill with ATF?
i have a 91 yota pu 4x4. i know ppl, including myself, have been talking about their power steering and the problems, and leaks.
is it better to fill with ATF?
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Sorry for my ignorance, but is there something underneath the vehicle that I can unscrew to drain the power steering fluid completely? Or should I just disconnect the hoses at their base and let it run out there? Again, thanks for the help. Just wanna fix it correctly.
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Sorry, I don't know, I've never done it. If you do a search you might find something about it. Try www.4x4wire.com too. However, since yours is so new, I doubt many people have flushed their 4th gen PS pump.
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Not exactly a "flush" but a "fluid change process". Buy a turkey baster and remove all the fluid in the reservoir with it and then fill back up with new fluid. Drive around a few days and repeat. One quart should do 3-4 of these procedures. I would do this until you've used about 1.5 quarts and save the rest for top-offs.
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you can empty the PS line this way:
disconnect return line (not the one going to the pump) from the reservoir and route it to a collecting container - a deep one is preferable cause it will sputter and splash!
turn on engine until line runs dry
reconnect everything, fill with new ATF, and check the cold/hot levels for a few days
just did this on my 89 Supra - piece o cake
disconnect return line (not the one going to the pump) from the reservoir and route it to a collecting container - a deep one is preferable cause it will sputter and splash!
turn on engine until line runs dry
reconnect everything, fill with new ATF, and check the cold/hot levels for a few days
just did this on my 89 Supra - piece o cake
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