@@chrisfix and he even replies to comments on a video from 2014 this is the most respectable person i have ever seen in my life, i strive to become chrisfix
I started watching these videos in 2013. I'm now 16 with a car of my own and for a teen with a minimum wage job, these videos save me so much money. For being able to change brakes, fluids, oil, and components I have only had to get tires done at a shop. I even bought an obd2 scanner that helps a lot. Thanks Chris!
@@Cmack6025 it's fun to do stuff like this though, it makes you feel accomplished, you know you did the work right and if you messed up it's a million times easier to track down, and it's a lot cheaper even with quality genuine parts
it amazes me how far you have gone in 7 years. You had a good video before, but now, they are exceptional. Your production value, cuts, transitions, etc... have gone leaps and bounds better. Please keep it up. My daughter and I love watching these how-to videos. And every single video, I still learn something...
NOTE: When the power steering fluid (ATX Fluid) starts to become discoloured, just suck out the old fluid and replace accordingly at every oil change until the ATX fluid looks cheery red & new !! No need to disconnect anything if the vehicle and fluids are maintained properly from new !! Great Video as usual Chris !
That’s like saying the motor oil will stay clean indefinitely by just draining and refilling it every “oil change” without ever changing the filter. Power Steer fluid can go bad on its own just like any other engine fluid but it also will go bad from contaminates like metal shavings dirt or any other kind of debris as well as water getting in it, oxidation, or simply the oil getting to hot. Some reservoirs has a filter on them and some don’t. Adding one can be very beneficial depending on your exact application and needs.
Chris, my boy and I are restoring a '73 Duster. Great dad and son project, pretty cheap car and parts. Your videos are killer. I've done many of the things you cover, but a long time ago. Watching refreshes my memory, gives me new and better tips and keeps us moving on this project. Can't thank you enough. Well done.
+Alex C, I cannot reply to your comment directly for some reason. I did the test after the flush while I was driving. It was quiet (which I mentioned at 5:50). The focus of this video was to show people how to completely flush their power steering system rather than just quiet it with an additive like in the last video. Make sense? And to answer your question directly, the noise is gone. There is still a little noise while the steering wheel is being turned at idle but nothing noticeable and still way better than when I bought the truck.
Air Bleeding 1. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir up to the "MAX" position with specified fluid. 2. Jack up the front wheels. 3. Disconnect the ignition coil high tension cable(or remove the fuel pump fuse.. same thing), and then, while operating the starter motor intermittently (for 15 to 20 seconds), turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right five or six times 1a. When bleeding fluid, replenish with the fluid so that the level does not fall below the bottom of the filter. 2a. If air bleeding is done while the vehicle is idling, the air will be broken up and absorbed into the fluid. Be sure to do the bleeding only while cranking. 3a Do not hold the steering wheel turned all the way to either side for more than ten seconds. 4a Confirm that the fluid is not milky and that the level is between "MAX" and "MIN" mark on the reservoir. Check that there is a little change in the fluid level when the steering wheel is turned left and right. 1. If the fluid level varies 15mm (5.9 in) or more, bleed the air in the system again. 2. If the fluid level suddenly rises after stopping the engine, further bleeding is required. 3. Incomplete bleeding will produce a chattering sound in the pump and noise in the flow control valve, and lead to decreased durability of the pump. Good video but I suggest you do not start the car to force air pockets into the power steering fluid.
***** Thanks for the tips! This is great! I didnt use this method because I bled most of the air out when I was connecting the hoses near the end, but this is definitely a great method to use to ensure you get no trapped air. Thanks!
+gereral1 Injectors are still firing when you disable the fuel pump!. Much better to just pull the EFI fuse which disables fuel pump AND injectors. And also remove spark plugs when cranking... easier on the starter motor, battery and provides slightly faster cranking to spin up the PS pump.
hey Chris also commented on two other videos and base on the comments you just made I think may need to due a power steering flush but I don't hear the noise you heard but its dark black and the alignment guy mentioned it to me.
I'm 15 and I like cars a lot, I learnt quite a lot about how everything works from my grandpa and books, but also tons from your channel! Thank you for these great videos and I hope you make many more :) -Dennis Z.
I'm glad I found this, I did a pre-purchase inspection on a 1995 Camry, and one of the issues with it was that the power steering fluid was dark, you know what they said they'd charge me for a flush? $110! That's outrageous for something so simple!
Fredrick Garnes Mechanics can charge anywhere from $65-$100 for hourly labor. The tools and products is face value but they get you for labor cost. That price is actually good.
You do know the mwchanics don't get paid that rate right?? Sometimes the mwchanic gets raped doing a job that a book says takes an hour to complete but it actually takes them 2 hra because of whatever the reason they only get paid their wage for that hour. Dealers and shop owners can make out on the rates not the person doing the work.
Make sure you get that return line hose clamp exactly in the same spot it was before. Match it up to the imprint left on the hose. If you don't, it can leak. Small vice grips can help you get it back on.
For most people nowadays, you might want to just disconnect the return line at the reservior. Drain reservior, then block it off. Put hose end into your drain container, and either turn lock to lock with wheel off the ground or use starter to spin the PS pump, just try to not allow it to start. Helps to have a helper keeping the PS res filled here. Do this until the PS fluid from the hose is clear or red, or whatever. Make sure you are turn lock to lock while draining to get all that fluid out. Then just reconnect everything, top off, start up and do lock to lock 5-6 times, check/re-top off, and then safe test drive.
Thank you. You explain and show everything so clearly. For a retired man with no knowledge. My time now can be used to do these jobs with confidence. Save so much money. When you do it yourself. you know it is done right. Thank you.
Thanks ChrisFix. I went through half a dozen other so-called "Professional" videos and couldn't get crap out of them. Hate it when some lunkhead that calls himself a "technician" and wears a fancy "GM" uniform shows you how to do this or that... ON THE BENCH !!!!! The real world is right here under the hood ! Really man, thanks a bunch.
I just emptied the res, refilled with fresh, turned steering wheel. Did this 3 times. Totally cured the whine that was happening at the wheels turn limit.
You mean you flushed it 3 times, why is that even needed when doing it once is more than enough? My car makes whining noise at the wheels turn limit too, but the mechanic told me that's due to the pump failure. Interesting that it's gone in your case just after flushing.
Awesome video as always 😁👌. Only one thing I would add. If you buy a foot of power steering hose, you can attach it to the return hose fitting and toss both hoses in an empty jug. This will eliminate a great deal of mess, when you flush the fluid by turning the steering wheel. Makes sure the bottle is clear, so you can see when the new fluid begins to flow. Great video Chris 🤝.
+la nena, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. A loss of power steering can be cause by three main problems. 1.) you are low in power steering fluid (so check that) 2.) your belt is not on the power steering pump pulley (maybe it broke), it is on the pulley incorrectly, or there is slippage of the belt when you turn the wheel (old worn belt, or there is oil or something on it) -have someone go and turn the wheel as you watch the pump and the pulley to make sure it is spinning 3.) the pump is work out, clogged, or just brokem -you can try the flush I did in this video and see if it is just clogged or it has very old fluid or air in the lines or something before getting a new pump.
@@powerblaze2u typically there's a leak somewhere. After the leak is fixed and the fluid reservoir is at the proper level you run the motor and turn your wheel all the way from left to right multiple times. That should clear any bubbles.
Chris,I absolutely love this video. I’m not a mechanic at ALL, but this video made it so easy to understand and I can say I’m pretty confident in changing it, but my husband refuses to let me do it. Haha. Thanks dude! ❤️
Good tip to move steering wheel lock to lock (before removing the low pressure hose). Good tip to add new fluid to push old fluid out (via the disconnected low pressure hose).
Just came back from car shop to get an oil change (discounted to $88.90); forgot to ask for my military discount which most merchant honor! Told I needed an air filter for $39 and some change! Went over to car parts and got it for $$28 bucks! I Saved 11 dollars. I was quoted $158 to flush the power steering! And that is the reason I'm here. I think I can save a few bucks! Thanks for a clear demonstration of what I need to do. The young man problem has a string of shops by now. I hope so.
One day my steering started making a slight whining noise. I recalled watching this video and topped off the steering reservoir with ATF. Just a few ounces. Noise disappeared and no further issues. Saved me money, time & stress of going to a mechanic. The more you know…..
I’m getting ready to do pretty much a complete tuneup on my 98 Tahoe, and I just wonna say that you do a phenomenal job on showing/explaining how to do all these repairs/maintinance... keep up the great work 🤘👍
Thanks for this video. Made the flush very easy to follow. The part that took the longest for me was disconnecting the hose. I was scared I would break or rip it. I guess I didn't realize how strong they are. I just had to muscle it off. Thanks for helping me keep my 16 year old beater running
Learn how to replace every fluid in your car: th-cam.com/video/t7JCh7PHoDc/w-d-xo.html My new video covers how to do an oil change, transmission fluid change, coolant flush, power steering fluid flush, brake fluid flush and bleed, differential fluid change, transfer case fluid change, grease the suspension, and finally add washer fluid properly!
Longshot but maybe he will recheck this lol I have a 2001 b3000 too and was wondering why i dont use power steering fuild and use mercon atf instead? Seems a little odd. You are great Chris thanks for helping me build the confidence to finally work on my truck!
yes interesting i did this to my honda due to power steering cooler pipe burst. i repaired it and renewed fluid. hardest part was to find out the type of fluid to use. as honda garage refused to tell me the type of fluid needed. and in the hand book it just says consult your honda dealer..... later found out it was the green type fluid. i learned alot doing this and very enjoyable job..
A couple of years ago, I added the poor man's quick-n-dirty version of a flush and fill for the brake fluid and power steering fluid to my annual fall maintenance. I use a turkey baster as shown in your other video to empty the reservoir and I refill it with fresh fluid for a half flush. It removes half of the particulate contaminates and half of the dissolved water from the hygroscopic fluids. The solution to pollution is dilution. It should be easier and cleaner this year. I bought a MityVac hand operated vacuum pump.
Chris fix. You have inspired me to not go to a mechanic any more. I would go the dealer mostly and it was soooo expensive, and honestly I wasn't real sure if stuff was done or done right. I chose my first job as a power steering flush on a 1999 ford F-150. It was my father in law's truck and he kept it really nice, it is so clean, I don't think he ever drove it in rain or snow. We drove it cross country and the steering was rough, noisy left and right, and had like a lag when turning to the right. I used most of the stuff you recommended in combo with some other videos. Went lock to lock in the garage several times. Started the engine to remove most of the air. Went lock to lock again when it as running. Then took I out in the road. It made the worst noise! Even at a stop light. But after three minutes no noise at all so dove it around, made turns for about 15 minutes. Got back to the garage, added a bit more Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic ATF ($14.97/Gallon at Walmart) went lock to lock a few more times. The result? Super quiet turning left and right, and no more lag!!! I'm super psyched and happy it worked and don't need to get a new belt or pump yet!!! THANK YOU!!
Chris, I would recommend not bothering with the syphoning of the reservoir. It is typically at the lowest point where any sediments or deposits will settle. Just add fresh as the spent fluid exits.
really enjoy your videos ChrisFix. they are awesome. im learning auto mechanics & your videos are professional, concise. you put the information straightforward and treat your viewers like professionals by cutting to the chase & good editing. i appreciate the time you put into your channel. just A BIG THANKS! to you Chris
I used one puppy puddle buster sheet, one was pushed between the return line connection and the high pressure tube. The oil dripped on the sheet and ended in my waste oil container. No mess. Great video which helped me a lot.
Well after watching this video I tried to do it but figured out that my car has electric power steering (E.P.S) BUT it helped me in my dad's car! Thanks Chris
Chris, I stop looking at other videos and have started doing things myself. You have saved me over $800 so far! I love your videos and you're definitely my fav TH-cam channel.
I was in dire need of a vehicle so I "inherited" a trashed 00' Ford Ranger. Its was the family truck that everyone and their grandma drove but no one took care of it. It runs solid but it sure feels a bit aged because of neglect. Well anyways I'm restoring the Ranger and your videos have been very helpful!
ChrisFix In due time it sure will! I've been working on it for a week now. It looks and feels better. Today I did the steering fluid flush, but that darn whine is still there. Although its not as loud as it used to be and the steering wheel feels a lot smoother now. I just wonder what's still making the whine when I turn :\
I'll see if it gets better in a few days or else I'll just get a rebuilt steering pump. They go for about $40 a the local store.. Do you plan on doing any videos on a steering pump swap? haha
***** It will definitely get quieter in a few days. No matter what you do, there is going to be some air bubbles trapped but driving around will remove them. Took 2 days for my truck to become way quieter than before. I dont plan on any power steering pump swaps any time soon because they are all in good shape (knock on wood lol).
I got a big problem. I keep getting a p0171 reading. I changed throttle position sensor maf sensor. Coil packs and vacuum lines. My muffler is cut though. I have a 97 es300 Lexus. I'm wondering if it my cut muffler "it's cut because thieves tried go steal it" is causing my misfire. Bank 1 sensor 2 it says is getting bad readings. But usually that sensor doesn't cause such misfiring.
Fantastic down to earth tutorial. Worked like a charm! I was a bit messier than you though since the hoses on a Prelude are pretty hard to fiddle with xD
@@justinstevens4446 I'm a complete mechanic noob and I managed to get it done fine. I'm sure you'll be ok haha. Just watch out for reconnecting the pipes. Mine were quite stiff.
Hello ChrisFix. I really appreciate your videos. They are very informative and well done. I just started watching recently and will be recommending to others. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Chris. No more embarrassing high pitch whine while starting the engine, driving and turning corners and You saved me a ton of money and from getting robbed! Total cost, $12.00 and 1.5 hrs of siphoning out old oil. I didn't bleed it though the hose though but i did a good job and its worked perfectly and my engine runs crazy quiet!!!WHEW.... Thanks from Brooklyn NY
Did the PAS fluid on my UK Ford Fiesta 1994, disconnected the return pipe from the reservoir and drained the old fluid from the reservoir. Filled the reservoir back up after blocking the return port on it, and went lock to lock until the fluid was clear red going into the bucket from the return pipe. Connected pipe back up, ran engine, topped reservoir back up, job done! Possibly the easiest job ive done on the car tbh!
I never undo the return hose,I use the same thing a baster. I get as much fluid out of the reservoir, put that fluid in a bottle (given it's at the said fluid proper level)then replace that fluid with a fluid that has conditioner for the hoses,that way I never over fill any fluid level. Then I start my vehicle drive a mile or two then repeat that process x amount of times depending on how many times it takes to rid the reservoir, pump and both return and high pressure hoses are completely drained off the old fluid. Then in a week or so repeat the process again with straight fluid. Also a great tip if when you drain the fluid and you put it in a freezer and it turns into a frozen sludge with or less than ten minutes then you'll wanna do it how I explained because of cold starts and the hot temperatures of summer are not forgiving to any vehicles fluids people. How Chris did this video will work alright there will be sludge build up in your pump and hoses, that's a huge reason why I always let fluid get to operating temperatures. Especially if there's isn't a pan to remove as in a oil pan , diff cover or a transmission pan. None the ever GREAT VIDEOS CHRIS , GREAT CHANNEL, KEEP MAKING THEM. I'm just not much on removing old hoses unless I have a brand new one to replace the old one.
for hondas just disconnect the smaller hose at the power steering fluid reservoir and connect a vinyl hose to that into a waste container. turn on car and do a wheel steering lock, turn off engine the second it stops flowing. don't bleed out the bigger hose on the reservoir, it will explode, I know this from experience, lol. fill it back up when you're done
There is a second thing to remember when working on Hondas. Honda power steering fluid is different from other fluids, but it is the same color as power steering fluid for many other cars.
my car was whining but after parking into a sharp turn it stopped, thought it was power steering. checked the fluid but has water in the fill. Thanks for your video at least my car will have new power steering fluid. hope the whining stops. Thanks all your videos are great!
Good job with the video. Might save a few people some big bucks. I have learned to put down a vinyl tarp whenever there is a chance of fluid leaks or spills. Then I spray the area that leaked with "Simple Green" cleaner. Let it drip down on the tarp. I use those tough paper towels that come in a square box to clean up the tarp. You could probably used old towels because the simple green will remove grease and stains. Most fluids do NOT stick to a vinyl or poly tarp. Might have to spray the tarp a second time and re wipe but it comes clean as new. For the car, I run a hose with hot water from the house and blast it clean. That simple green is a fantastic de-greaser. And it has not harmed the finish on the car or motorcycle in the ten years I have been using it.
Great idea to use a turkey baster, thank you! I've just ordered 2 of them - one to remove old oil, and another to put in new oil, because the power steering reservoir on my 1990 V12 Daimler is buried so deep in the engine, I can barely reach it, and would spill old & new oil everywhere. Hence your turkey baster idea has really helped me, thanks!
Chris, you are da bomb. I've seen other videos (not yours) where they ran the engine to flush the P.S. fluid and it shoots out in about one second. There's no way to keep fluid in the pump that way. Plus, it wastes a lot of new fluid that way. Your method is genius. Thank you so much for sharing a much better way of doing this nasty job!
I just recently got a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Magnum. It's got about 136000 miles not too bad, full tank normal driving I've gone about 140 miles on a half tank. The main problem that I'm having is that the OBD 2 pin number 18 apparently has low voltage, so I can't hook up any diagnostics scanner.
Thanks for the great video. I tried an alternate method because I don’t have a lift, nor did I want to disconnect any hoses. I bought an 8 dollar siphon kit at Walmart. 2 bottles of generic fluid and 2 small bottles of high quality synthetic fluid. My fluid actually looked like chocolate milk. I siphoned out as much as I could and then filled it with the generic fluid. I capped it, started the car and turned the wheel several times. I shut it off and repeated the fill and siphon process several times (along starting and turning wheel). I went through the whole 2 quarts of generic fluid before it started to run clear. I siphoned it one last time and then added the synthetic fluid. Car runs perfect now. The whine every time I turned was getting quite loud and embarrassing.
To easy. Thanks again for the steady cam and excellent description. I found my memorial day weekend job. My 2000 Ranger 2.5l SOHC does have dirty fluid and a noisy pump. Ill let you know the result once I change it out.
ChrisFix used your non-full flush method. I should have taken to account air in the system, after a refill. Feels better but still noisy. Gonna use that product you used. Too easy, took about an hour.
The noise will go away as you drive (the air bubbles will escape eventually). Just make sure your pump never runs dry because then you will damage it and the noise may never go away! I think after a few days you will feel and hear the difference!
Man, I watched all of these vids when they were new, 8 years later I’m coming back when I actually need to do this stuff to my own car lol. Chrisfix is the man!
Thanks so much man, I thought I was gonna have to replace my pump but I tried this first and it's steering like new again, plus the whining sound went away entirely. That stuff was BLACK when it first came out. I used your ac recharge video too on my Focus who's AC hasn't blown cold in over 4 years. Now it's blowing so cold I actually have to turn it down 🤣 That and countless other videos are the reason me and my Focus owe you a big thanks. You're the main reason she's kept trucking this long.
Alpha smurf Actually, there is a process similar to what you describe. On some batteries, you can actually access the individual cell's acid. You could use a hydrometer to determine the state of charge, too
Thank you so much Chris! Im 17 and I have a used 2003 Ford Taurus that came with the whine. I thought the pump was bad and replaced it as well as the fluid inside of it but never thought to unhook the return line 😅 Opened the pump the other day to see dirty fluid still in there after my power steering went out and realized what I did wrong. I guess you live and learn :)
man.. on the previosu video you made a noise test with/without adding some new fluid. Why you didn't performed the test after full flush??? i am curious if noise is fully gone.
Why you need the turkey thing to suck the fluid from reservoir if you can juste unplug the low pressure hoses and draining all the fluid easily as you are doing at 3:00 ?
in other words if we dont have the turkey thing we can unplug the low hose to drain all the fluid from reservoir?when he s turning the Wheels left right at 3:05, the engine is start or on neutral position?
Gulzar Hussain You don't have to use the turkey baster to suck the fluid out, it just helps to avoid making a mess. When he turns the wheels the car is off. Hope this helps.
Thanks Chris I don't have a car, but I'm getting a Ford Ranger 2014 brxt week. And it's automatic transmission. I can't say enough thanks you for all your videos. May the LORD bless and keep you safe
Hi Chris, i am watching your videos for knowledge and i did some DIY on my car and bike too. Question i have here is if you are using turkey baster or a hand driven pump, how do you clean the pump hoses or the turkey baster as we may have used it for brake fluid or power steering fluid etc, just dont want to mix any residue from the hose.
There's cleaners for each type of fluid. I'm a bike mechanic, so I don't know all the car fluids, but for DOT 3 fluid you can use isopropyl alcohol. For and grease or oil, usually any degreaser works (including dish soap). In fact, if I were you I would just use dish soap and warm water and call it good. As long as you get most of it, tiny residue wont hurt anything
I don't remove the hose clamps. I just use the turkey baster to remove whatever I can from the top .throw it in the garbage and refill it. I do this about four times during the course of a month and this will take out and Clean most of the of the power steering fluid so my system does not get corroded. I don't get dirty. Good video. From Sacramento.
You ever try the Lucas power steering fix? It's real thick, gooey stuff that really ruined my ps pump. I added a bunch in like the bottle says, and it started to sound terrible. My friend told me that power steering fluid isn't supposed to be that thick.
+Nate Miller it also has tendency to foam, but so do most of the other additives that they sell. in any case i would avoid all additives and just use royal purples synthetic power steering fluid, it works well, lasts a long time, and best of all helps to clear up issues without the need for additives (unfortunately it doesn't stop leaks).
+Nate Miller I have read a ton of bad things about that lucas power steering stuff so i would stay away from it. Some people use transmission fluid for their power steering fluid because its nice and thin.
+itsbetterintheslc i have heard that to but its not smart because they aren't always interchangeable, and can cause hundreds in damages, kinda like the myth that you can substitute power steering fluid for tranny fluid in the tranny but alas in modern tranny's it will often do more harm than good i have used marvel in very low amounts with good results in the tranny, only problem is it has to be in very small amounts do to major differences in viscosity and just a hint nice and thin isn't always a good thing especially in the power steering is already really loose
+Nate Miller I hear you load and clear. Pumped (yes it is thick) some into a leaky PS reservoir this morning and now I'm looking at how to flush the system. Hope it isn't too expensive to live and learn. contacted Lucas via e-mail. Hope to get a response.
The Valvoline branded atf has strong scent in it. I have used the auto parts store in-house branded atf, and the strong scent is not there, but has a little bit of scent in it. And the 2 bottles 2 different brands, and they are both non synthetic Dexron III atf. My guess is something is different in the formulation, one has more of something the other one has less of.
I've never heard you raise your voice in any of your videos when explaining haha. But the truck was running so I'd be talking loud too so people could hear me. I remember when I first started watching your channel back around 2013. You've really come a long way in your videos and have done great work in every video.
I drain out the power steering reservoir once every year and replace with new fluid. A lot less messy than pulling hoses and even though it's not a complete replacement, the annual treatment keeps the fluid "young". I take all my used vehicle fluids to a local household hazardous waste collection center that is run by the county.
One time a kid that I used to hang out with had a problem with a "power steering leak". I just flushed out his fluid's and he though I did something magic, got $20 that day, lmao.
ChrisFix Yeah, I just told him that it was a problem with his fluids and he still gave me the $20. I wasn't going to take that from him if he didn't even know what was wrong, lol.
Thank you so much, Chris! I did not even know I had to do this. My car is from 2008 and its never had a steering fluid change, yikes. It turns out that for Toyota Yaris you need to change it every 2 yrs or 50K miles. I'm way over. Great video as always! I don't know how you manage to film such difficult angles. Keep up the great work, I'm loving it and benefitting from your knowledge. Subscribed.
If the fluid is not the problem.. Learn how to replace a power steering pump here: th-cam.com/video/04iDF3I6dTo/w-d-xo.html
Hey Chris how you doing mate
Love the vids man but lokey this video was created when i was six and flying from Puerto Rico to the United States
7 years ago, this man was just a small youtuber, now he is a king.
crazy right?
@@chrisfix long live the king. Keep up the great content! I appreciate the years of helpful videos.
@@chrisfix and he even replies to comments on a video from 2014 this is the most respectable person i have ever seen in my life, i strive to become chrisfix
@@chrisfix I be watching your videos just randomly and I'm inspired to start learning. Don't know where to begin but yeah, you really inspire
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I started watching these videos in 2013. I'm now 16 with a car of my own and for a teen with a minimum wage job, these videos save me so much money. For being able to change brakes, fluids, oil, and components I have only had to get tires done at a shop. I even bought an obd2 scanner that helps a lot. Thanks Chris!
+Ar Fr that's awesome! Glad to hear it!!!
How's it going now!?
I am so proud to see a young man with such intelligence.
Thank you!
no drugs!
There's a LOT of young men with Intelligence out there, stop listening to the media and what other say and experience life for yourself
islanti I play video games and watch you tube, so I know how to do these things. I’d rather pay someone though
@@Cmack6025 it's fun to do stuff like this though, it makes you feel accomplished, you know you did the work right and if you messed up it's a million times easier to track down, and it's a lot cheaper even with quality genuine parts
From a 79 year old former mechanic, Service adviser, Service mgr VW Porsche Audi, Ford-excellent safe video! Would hire this guy in a min!
it amazes me how far you have gone in 7 years. You had a good video before, but now, they are exceptional. Your production value, cuts, transitions, etc... have gone leaps and bounds better. Please keep it up. My daughter and I love watching these how-to videos. And every single video, I still learn something...
Thank you very much! I try to always improve!
@@chrisfix You didn't even say "Thanks Dad"
NOTE: When the power steering fluid (ATX Fluid) starts to become discoloured, just suck out the old fluid and replace accordingly at every oil change until the ATX fluid looks cheery red & new !! No need to disconnect anything if the vehicle and fluids are maintained properly from new !! Great Video as usual Chris !
If you drain and fill the reservoir every oil change since new, the fluid will stay clean indefinitely and there won't be any need to flush it.
Not everyone buys cars new, i refuse to buy anything made after '05.@averyalexander2303
That’s like saying the motor oil will stay clean indefinitely by just draining and refilling it every “oil change” without ever changing the filter. Power Steer fluid can go bad on its own just like any other engine fluid but it also will go bad from contaminates like metal shavings dirt or any other kind of debris as well as water getting in it, oxidation, or simply the oil getting to hot. Some reservoirs has a filter on them and some don’t. Adding one can be very beneficial depending on your exact application and needs.
Thats the point of what he's saying. Just suck some out and replace and it will always be good@@averyalexander2303
Chris, my boy and I are restoring a '73 Duster. Great dad and son project, pretty cheap car and parts. Your videos are killer. I've done many of the things you cover, but a long time ago. Watching refreshes my memory, gives me new and better tips and keeps us moving on this project. Can't thank you enough. Well done.
+Alex C, I cannot reply to your comment directly for some reason. I did the test after the flush while I was driving. It was quiet (which I mentioned at 5:50). The focus of this video was to show people how to completely flush their power steering system rather than just quiet it with an additive like in the last video. Make sense? And to answer your question directly, the noise is gone. There is still a little noise while the steering wheel is being turned at idle but nothing noticeable and still way better than when I bought the truck.
thanks for the respone :)
Air Bleeding
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Fill the power steering fluid reservoir up to the "MAX" position with specified fluid.
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Jack up the front wheels.
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Disconnect the ignition coil high tension cable(or remove the fuel pump fuse.. same thing), and then, while operating the starter motor intermittently (for 15 to 20 seconds), turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then to the right five or six times
1a. When bleeding fluid, replenish with the fluid so that the level does not fall below the bottom of the filter.
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If air bleeding is done while the vehicle is idling, the air will be broken up and absorbed into the fluid. Be sure to do the bleeding only while cranking.
3a Do not hold the steering wheel turned all the way to either side for more than ten seconds.
4a Confirm that the fluid is not milky and that the level is between "MAX" and "MIN" mark on the reservoir. Check that there is a little change in the fluid level when the steering wheel is turned left and right.
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If the fluid level varies 15mm (5.9 in) or more, bleed the air in the system again.
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If the fluid level suddenly rises after stopping the engine, further bleeding is required.
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Incomplete bleeding will produce a chattering sound in the pump and noise in the flow control valve, and lead to decreased durability of the pump.
Good video but I suggest you do not start the car to force air pockets into the power steering fluid.
***** Thanks for the tips! This is great! I didnt use this method because I bled most of the air out when I was connecting the hoses near the end, but this is definitely a great method to use to ensure you get no trapped air. Thanks!
+gereral1 Injectors are still firing when you disable the fuel pump!. Much better to just pull the EFI fuse which disables fuel pump AND injectors. And also remove spark plugs when cranking... easier on the starter motor, battery and provides slightly faster cranking to spin up the PS pump.
hey Chris also commented on two other videos and base on the comments you just made I think may need to due a power steering flush but I don't hear the noise you heard but its dark black and the alignment guy mentioned it to me.
9 years later and your still helping people. Absolutely legend
8 years ago this man was a small TH-camr now he’s a legend.
I'm 15 and I like cars a lot, I learnt quite a lot about how everything works from my grandpa and books, but also tons from your channel! Thank you for these great videos and I hope you make many more :)
-Dennis Z.
Dennis Zakhrabekov Awesome Dennis! Keep watching videos and learning! Your grandpa is a valuable source too! I am glad you are learning a lot!
Dennis Z. Are you still into cars bro?
@@rn6045 dudes probably got a liscence now
Hey you're 24 now how is life going? Still fixing your own cars?
I'm glad I found this, I did a pre-purchase inspection on a 1995 Camry, and one of the issues with it was that the power steering fluid was dark, you know what they said they'd charge me for a flush? $110! That's outrageous for something so simple!
$10 for fluid, $100/hr for labor ofc...
Fredrick Garnes Mechanics can charge anywhere from $65-$100 for hourly labor. The tools and products is face value but they get you for labor cost. That price is actually good.
You do know the mwchanics don't get paid that rate right?? Sometimes the mwchanic gets raped doing a job that a book says takes an hour to complete but it actually takes them 2 hra because of whatever the reason they only get paid their wage for that hour. Dealers and shop owners can make out on the rates not the person doing the work.
StrikeForce Dad can’t they also say it will take 2 hrs but really do it in 1, get paid for the 2 hours and continue on another job?
price seems right, if you wanna do it yourself no ones stopping you
Make sure you get that return line hose clamp exactly in the same spot it was before. Match it up to the imprint left on the hose. If you don't, it can leak. Small vice grips can help you get it back on.
For most people nowadays, you might want to just disconnect the return line at the reservior.
Drain reservior, then block it off.
Put hose end into your drain container, and either turn lock to lock with wheel off the ground or use starter to spin the PS pump, just try to not allow it to start. Helps to have a helper keeping the PS res filled here.
Do this until the PS fluid from the hose is clear or red, or whatever. Make sure you are turn lock to lock while draining to get all that fluid out.
Then just reconnect everything, top off, start up and do lock to lock 5-6 times, check/re-top off, and then safe test drive.
Thank you. You explain and show everything so clearly. For a retired man with no knowledge. My time now can be used to do these jobs with confidence. Save so much money. When you do it yourself. you know it is done right. Thank you.
Never too late to learn...In fact I feel like learning keeps us young. God bless you
Thanks ChrisFix.
I went through half a dozen other so-called "Professional" videos and couldn't get crap out of them.
Hate it when some lunkhead that calls himself a "technician" and wears a fancy "GM" uniform shows you how to do this or that... ON THE BENCH !!!!!
The real world is right here under the hood !
Really man, thanks a bunch.
Chris you are the best. Your cadence, clear voice, and well edited videos have turned me into a budding DIY mechanic. Thanks.
Chris, you're my go-to guy for all projects I haven't done before.. Thanks for being so thorough.
I just emptied the res, refilled with fresh, turned steering wheel. Did this 3 times. Totally cured the whine that was happening at the wheels turn limit.
Awesome!
You mean you flushed it 3 times, why is that even needed when doing it once is more than enough? My car makes whining noise at the wheels turn limit too, but the mechanic told me that's due to the pump failure. Interesting that it's gone in your case just after flushing.
Indeed. Wife noticed that it was immediately better as well.
@@PNW_Sportbike_Life Good to hear. Thanks!
Mechanics at dealerships don't fix things, they change part's. It's more profitable if u chance the pump not the fluid 😁
Awesome video as always 😁👌. Only one thing I would add. If you buy a foot of power steering hose, you can attach it to the return hose fitting and toss both hoses in an empty jug. This will eliminate a great deal of mess, when you flush the fluid by turning the steering wheel. Makes sure the bottle is clear, so you can see when the new fluid begins to flow. Great video Chris 🤝.
+la nena, I cannot reply to your comment for some reason so I hope you see this. A loss of power steering can be cause by three main problems.
1.) you are low in power steering fluid (so check that)
2.) your belt is not on the power steering pump pulley (maybe it broke), it is on the pulley incorrectly, or there is slippage of the belt when you turn the wheel (old worn belt, or there is oil or something on it)
-have someone go and turn the wheel as you watch the pump and the pulley to make sure it is spinning
3.) the pump is work out, clogged, or just brokem
-you can try the flush I did in this video and see if it is just clogged or it has very old fluid or air in the lines or something before getting a new pump.
ChrisFix power steering loss can also be from the rack mounts or air in the rack.
Another great Chris Fix Video!!
It depends on what car you have.
Look up "morning sickness" as applied to GM cars.
No,I'm not kidding,here.
@@FGuilt how do u get rid of the air in the rack?
@@powerblaze2u typically there's a leak somewhere. After the leak is fixed and the fluid reservoir is at the proper level you run the motor and turn your wheel all the way from left to right multiple times. That should clear any bubbles.
Chris,I absolutely love this video. I’m not a mechanic at ALL, but this video made it so easy to understand and I can say I’m pretty confident in changing it, but my husband refuses to let me do it. Haha. Thanks dude! ❤️
Good tip to move steering wheel lock to lock (before removing the low pressure hose). Good tip to add new fluid to push old fluid out (via the disconnected low pressure hose).
Michael Chitwood Thanks bud! The idea is to make it as easy as possible and get the most amount of fluid out as possible.
Never disconnect the high pressure line (usually it's made out of aluminum).
Just came back from car shop to get an oil change (discounted to $88.90); forgot to ask for my military discount which most merchant honor! Told I needed an air filter for $39 and some change! Went over to car parts and got it for $$28 bucks! I Saved 11 dollars. I was quoted $158 to flush the power steering! And that is the reason I'm here. I think I can save a few bucks! Thanks for a clear demonstration of what I need to do. The young man problem has a string of shops by now. I hope so.
One day my steering started making a slight whining noise. I recalled watching this video and topped off the steering reservoir with ATF. Just a few ounces. Noise disappeared and no further issues. Saved me money, time & stress of going to a mechanic. The more you know…..
I’m getting ready to do pretty much a complete tuneup on my 98 Tahoe, and I just wonna say that you do a phenomenal job on showing/explaining how to do all these repairs/maintinance... keep up the great work 🤘👍
Thanks for this video. Made the flush very easy to follow. The part that took the longest for me was disconnecting the hose. I was scared I would break or rip it. I guess I didn't realize how strong they are. I just had to muscle it off. Thanks for helping me keep my 16 year old beater running
Learn how to replace every fluid in your car: th-cam.com/video/t7JCh7PHoDc/w-d-xo.html
My new video covers how to do an oil change, transmission fluid change, coolant flush, power steering fluid flush, brake fluid flush and bleed, differential fluid change, transfer case fluid change, grease the suspension, and finally add washer fluid properly!
Hey chrisfix, I couldn't tell but does my vehicle need to be turned on while I'm doing this?
Chris when you make a power steering replacement video?
Longshot but maybe he will recheck this lol
I have a 2001 b3000 too and was wondering why i dont use power steering fuild and use mercon atf instead? Seems a little odd.
You are great Chris thanks for helping me build the confidence to finally work on my truck!
yes interesting i did this to my honda due to power steering cooler pipe burst. i repaired it and renewed fluid. hardest part was to find out the type of fluid to use. as honda garage refused to tell me the type of fluid needed. and in the hand book it just says consult your honda dealer..... later found out it was the green type fluid. i learned alot doing this and very enjoyable job..
Hey Chris my power steering fluid hose may be leaking, what should I do to fix it or should I replace it?
A couple of years ago, I added the poor man's quick-n-dirty version of a flush and fill for the brake fluid and power steering fluid to my annual fall maintenance. I use a turkey baster as shown in your other video to empty the reservoir and I refill it with fresh fluid for a half flush. It removes half of the particulate contaminates and half of the dissolved water from the hygroscopic fluids. The solution to pollution is dilution. It should be easier and cleaner this year. I bought a MityVac hand operated vacuum pump.
Where can I find one of those pumps? Thank you
Chris fix. You have inspired me to not go to a mechanic any more. I would go the dealer mostly and it was soooo expensive, and honestly I wasn't real sure if stuff was done or done right. I chose my first job as a power steering flush on a 1999 ford F-150. It was my father in law's truck and he kept it really nice, it is so clean, I don't think he ever drove it in rain or snow. We drove it cross country and the steering was rough, noisy left and right, and had like a lag when turning to the right. I used most of the stuff you recommended in combo with some other videos. Went lock to lock in the garage several times. Started the engine to remove most of the air. Went lock to lock again when it as running. Then took I out in the road. It made the worst noise! Even at a stop light. But after three minutes no noise at all so dove it around, made turns for about 15 minutes. Got back to the garage, added a bit more Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic ATF ($14.97/Gallon at Walmart) went lock to lock a few more times. The result? Super quiet turning left and right, and no more lag!!! I'm super psyched and happy it worked and don't need to get a new belt or pump yet!!! THANK YOU!!
dude gives the best guides, illustrations and smoothest advice I've ever seen...thanks very much Christoper Fixtures haha
Chris, I would recommend not bothering with the syphoning of the reservoir. It is typically at the lowest point where any sediments or deposits will settle. Just add fresh as the spent fluid exits.
really enjoy your videos ChrisFix. they are awesome. im learning auto mechanics & your videos are professional, concise. you put the information straightforward and treat your viewers like professionals by cutting to the chase & good editing. i appreciate the time you put into your channel. just A BIG THANKS! to you Chris
I know more about cars and how to fix things now. Yesteryear I didn't know anything. All because of ChrisFix and his easy to follow videos.
I used one puppy puddle buster sheet, one was pushed between the return line connection and the high pressure tube. The oil dripped on the sheet and ended in my waste oil container. No mess. Great video which helped me a lot.
Well after watching this video I tried to do it but figured out that my car has electric power steering (E.P.S) BUT it helped me in my dad's car!
Thanks Chris
I'm glad the video was helpful!
@@chrisfix Chris your video of replacing struts was also very helpful thank you very much for all the guidance!❤
Before disconnecting the hose I usually pinch it with a needle nose vice grip to prevent it from leaking and making a mess....👍
That actually damages the internal walls of the hose
Good point, makes a cleaner job. They make special clamps for that, needle nose pliers are a bit sharp and rigid.
@Mr305Maxxx never. It damages the walls of the hose.
shape some aluminum foil around the drain area to divert the fluid into a pan.
+Boa Phan Great idea!
Boa Phan Good idea.
Always a great idea! Cheap aluminum baking pans also work well as catch pans. You can also bend them to direct fluids, too.
Boa Phan Good 🤔
Aluminium foil baking pans are stiffer.
Otherwise aluminium foil wrapped over cardboard.
I never missed every second of your video clip. It’s worth every second of your tutoring how to do the job done perfectly. Thanks brother. ❤️
Thanks!
Chris, I stop looking at other videos and have started doing things myself. You have saved me over $800 so far! I love your videos and you're definitely my fav TH-cam channel.
Awesome! I am glad the videos are helpful!
2:00 - looks like somebody might need a new oil pan one of these days.... Good video, Chris!
I ended up sanding it and then painting it which worked decent.
I was in dire need of a vehicle so I "inherited" a trashed 00' Ford Ranger. Its was the family truck that everyone and their grandma drove but no one took care of it. It runs solid but it sure feels a bit aged because of neglect. Well anyways I'm restoring the Ranger and your videos have been very helpful!
Glad the videos have been helpful! You will have that ranger in tip top shape in no time!
ChrisFix In due time it sure will! I've been working on it for a week now. It looks and feels better. Today I did the steering fluid flush, but that darn whine is still there. Although its not as loud as it used to be and the steering wheel feels a lot smoother now. I just wonder what's still making the whine when I turn :\
Ford Power steering pumps are know to whine when they age.
I'll see if it gets better in a few days or else I'll just get a rebuilt steering pump. They go for about $40 a the local store.. Do you plan on doing any videos on a steering pump swap? haha
***** It will definitely get quieter in a few days. No matter what you do, there is going to be some air bubbles trapped but driving around will remove them. Took 2 days for my truck to become way quieter than before. I dont plan on any power steering pump swaps any time soon because they are all in good shape (knock on wood lol).
Bro best car channel for fixing ever
I got a big problem. I keep getting a p0171 reading. I changed throttle position sensor maf sensor. Coil packs and vacuum lines. My muffler is cut though. I have a 97 es300 Lexus. I'm wondering if it my cut muffler "it's cut because thieves tried go steal it" is causing my misfire. Bank 1 sensor 2 it says is getting bad readings. But usually that sensor doesn't cause such misfiring.
I have a v6 3.0l Ranger. everything you do on your truck, is GOLD for me. thank you.
Fantastic down to earth tutorial. Worked like a charm! I was a bit messier than you though since the hoses on a Prelude are pretty hard to fiddle with xD
Haha it’s always going to be messy but I’m glad he video was helpful!
Bro I gotta do this on my 99 prelude. Was it pretty easy to do?
@@justinstevens4446 I'm a complete mechanic noob and I managed to get it done fine. I'm sure you'll be ok haha. Just watch out for reconnecting the pipes. Mine were quite stiff.
Hello ChrisFix. I really appreciate your videos. They are very informative and well done. I just started watching recently and will be recommending to others. Keep up the good work.
+Daniel Smith Thanks a lot Daniel! I appreciate the support!
Love these videos i just wish i had more time to watch them all! definitely my favorite youtube channel, awesome work Chris!
Thanks Chris. No more embarrassing high pitch whine while starting the engine, driving and turning corners and You saved me a ton of money and from getting robbed! Total cost, $12.00 and 1.5 hrs of siphoning out old oil. I didn't bleed it though the hose though but i did a good job and its worked perfectly and my engine runs crazy quiet!!!WHEW....
Thanks from Brooklyn NY
Did the PAS fluid on my UK Ford Fiesta 1994, disconnected the return pipe from the reservoir and drained the old fluid from the reservoir. Filled the reservoir back up after blocking the return port on it, and went lock to lock until the fluid was clear red going into the bucket from the return pipe. Connected pipe back up, ran engine, topped reservoir back up, job done! Possibly the easiest job ive done on the car tbh!
I never undo the return hose,I use the same thing a baster. I get as much fluid out of the reservoir, put that fluid in a bottle (given it's at the said fluid proper level)then replace that fluid with a fluid that has conditioner for the hoses,that way I never over fill any fluid level. Then I start my vehicle drive a mile or two then repeat that process x amount of times depending on how many times it takes to rid the reservoir, pump and both return and high pressure hoses are completely drained off the old fluid. Then in a week or so repeat the process again with straight fluid. Also a great tip if when you drain the fluid and you put it in a freezer and it turns into a frozen sludge with or less than ten minutes then you'll wanna do it how I explained because of cold starts and the hot temperatures of summer are not forgiving to any vehicles fluids people. How Chris did this video will work alright there will be sludge build up in your pump and hoses, that's a huge reason why I always let fluid get to operating temperatures. Especially if there's isn't a pan to remove as in a oil pan , diff cover or a transmission pan. None the ever GREAT VIDEOS CHRIS , GREAT CHANNEL, KEEP MAKING THEM. I'm just not much on removing old hoses unless I have a brand new one to replace the old one.
for hondas just disconnect the smaller hose at the power steering fluid reservoir and connect a vinyl hose to that into a waste container. turn on car and do a wheel steering lock, turn off engine the second it stops flowing. don't bleed out the bigger hose on the reservoir, it will explode, I know this from experience, lol. fill it back up when you're done
Thanks for sharing the tips for hondas!
There is a second thing to remember when working on Hondas. Honda power steering fluid is different from other fluids, but it is the same color as power steering fluid for many other cars.
0:28 his owners Manuel also doubles as a coffee filter
lol
Yea the previous owner didnt take care of this truck at all and must have soaked the owners manual with coffee!
my car was whining but after parking into a sharp turn it stopped, thought it was power steering. checked the fluid but has water in the fill. Thanks for your video at least my car will have new power steering fluid. hope the whining stops. Thanks all your videos are great!
Good job with the video. Might save a few people some big bucks.
I have learned to put down a vinyl tarp whenever there is a chance of fluid leaks or spills. Then I spray the area that leaked with "Simple Green" cleaner. Let it drip down on the tarp. I use those tough paper towels that come in a square box to clean up the tarp. You could probably used old towels because the simple green will remove grease and stains.
Most fluids do NOT stick to a vinyl or poly tarp. Might have to spray the tarp a second time and re wipe but it comes clean as new. For the car, I run a hose with hot water from the house and blast it clean. That simple green is a fantastic de-greaser. And it has not harmed the finish on the car or motorcycle in the ten years I have been using it.
This was so helpful. I'm doing mine in a few hours from now.
nice video flushing is better than changing oil only
Thank you very much, as I didn't know how to go about flushing the power steering system.
Great idea to use a turkey baster, thank you! I've just ordered 2 of them - one to remove old oil, and another to put in new oil, because the power steering reservoir on my 1990 V12 Daimler is buried so deep in the engine, I can barely reach it, and would spill old & new oil everywhere. Hence your turkey baster idea has really helped me, thanks!
Chris, you are da bomb. I've seen other videos (not yours) where they ran the engine to flush the P.S. fluid and it shoots out in about one second. There's no way to keep fluid in the pump that way. Plus, it wastes a lot of new fluid that way. Your method is genius. Thank you so much for sharing a much better way of doing this nasty job!
Supercharger? No... Ford power steering pump :) I'll have to try your suggestion of the power steering enhancer
Thanks for the video!! You the best!!!
Glad i found you brotha. Great tips. Thank you.
Freddy Lagunas Im glad the videos are helpful!
You do a good job on your videos! I enjoy watching them.
zephyr Dok Thanks a lot man! I am glad you like them!
I just recently got a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Magnum. It's got about 136000 miles not too bad, full tank normal driving I've gone about 140 miles on a half tank. The main problem that I'm having is that the OBD 2 pin number 18 apparently has low voltage, so I can't hook up any diagnostics scanner.
zephyr Dok Dang, that stinks. I wonder what is causing the low voltage problem...
I have no clue!
But it sucks.
zephyr Dok Let me know if you figure it out! Maybe the wires behind the obd2 port are loose.
Thanks for the great video. I tried an alternate method because I don’t have a lift, nor did I want to disconnect any hoses. I bought an 8 dollar siphon kit at Walmart. 2 bottles of generic fluid and 2 small bottles of high quality synthetic fluid. My fluid actually looked like chocolate milk. I siphoned out as much as I could and then filled it with the generic fluid. I capped it, started the car and turned the wheel several times. I shut it off and repeated the fill and siphon process several times (along starting and turning wheel). I went through the whole 2 quarts of generic fluid before it started to run clear. I siphoned it one last time and then added the synthetic fluid. Car runs perfect now. The whine every time I turned was getting quite loud and embarrassing.
Buddy did this to my vehicle this morning. Also cleaned power steering filter. What a difference!,,,. Didn't have to change power steering pump👍👍
lol and stupid oil change places wanted me to pay a hundred dollars to do this?
Mustard Chief yea. And most of the time they don't even do it
Yep, they charge around $80-$100 per hour, and probably charge a minimum one hour.
It's $69.99 at Kwik Kar.
I paid about $5 for the power steering fluid. Flushed it out through the return line.
@@AGreedyTree who needs rhe kwik e mart. I dooooooooo.......
To easy. Thanks again for the steady cam and excellent description. I found my memorial day weekend job. My 2000 Ranger 2.5l SOHC does have dirty fluid and a noisy pump. Ill let you know the result once I change it out.
Good Luck and let me know how it goes!
ChrisFix used your non-full flush method. I should have taken to account air in the system, after a refill. Feels better but still noisy. Gonna use that product you used. Too easy, took about an hour.
The noise will go away as you drive (the air bubbles will escape eventually). Just make sure your pump never runs dry because then you will damage it and the noise may never go away! I think after a few days you will feel and hear the difference!
Drove 150 miles today, noise and vibration gone. just the typical ford PS Pump noise now.
Great!! Safety always come first.
You just describe my whine sound in my 1990 Ford Bronco 2 with the dark brown steering pump fluid ! Gotta check and flush now!
Thanks
Man, I watched all of these vids when they were new, 8 years later I’m coming back when I actually need to do this stuff to my own car lol. Chrisfix is the man!
Exactly what I needed to see to fix my car thank you so much!
Fluid covers floor “camera wasn’t recording” 🤣 love the videos tho
Good job men! Good luck!
Thanks so much man, I thought I was gonna have to replace my pump but I tried this first and it's steering like new again, plus the whining sound went away entirely. That stuff was BLACK when it first came out. I used your ac recharge video too on my Focus who's AC hasn't blown cold in over 4 years. Now it's blowing so cold I actually have to turn it down 🤣 That and countless other videos are the reason me and my Focus owe you a big thanks. You're the main reason she's kept trucking this long.
This saved me 80 bucks to a mechanic! Fluid and turkey baster I spend less than 20. Awesome vid!
Year 2070 how to flush you cars battery
+Alpha smurf lol
Alpha smurf Actually, there is a process similar to what you describe. On some batteries, you can actually access the individual cell's acid. You could use a hydrometer to determine the state of charge, too
Jeez I posted this a year ago.. time flies
Alpha smurf we won't have battery's In that year
Bmw M3 e46 True, we already have them.
Thanks Chris! I'm trying this tomorrow.
+J.R. Duren awesome! Let me know how it goes.
Your videos are great! Now I just need to invest in tools and I can save money fixing my car on my own.
Thanks! Get a simple socket set and basic tools to start like this:
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And dont forget a breaker bar:
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Who knew you'd be helping me out 9 years in the future. Thanks Chris! Your the best. 😁👍👍
Thank you so much Chris! Im 17 and I have a used 2003 Ford Taurus that came with the whine. I thought the pump was bad and replaced it as well as the fluid inside of it but never thought to unhook the return line 😅 Opened the pump the other day to see dirty fluid still in there after my power steering went out and realized what I did wrong. I guess you live and learn :)
man.. on the previosu video you made a noise test with/without adding some new fluid. Why you didn't performed the test after full flush??? i am curious if noise is fully gone.
Why you need the turkey thing to suck the fluid from reservoir if you can juste unplug the low pressure hoses and draining all the fluid easily as you are doing at 3:00 ?
no body have the answer???
Gulzar Hussain it's simply to limit the amount of fluid spill when he disconnects the low pressure hose.
in other words if we dont have the turkey thing we can unplug the low hose to drain all the fluid from reservoir?when he s turning the Wheels left right at 3:05, the engine is start or on neutral position?
Gulzar Hussain You don't have to use the turkey baster to suck the fluid out, it just helps to avoid making a mess. When he turns the wheels the car is off. Hope this helps.
less mess on spillage and you can check the fluid easier
This Mazda getting bought by CF is like the pounds sickest dog getting adopted by a vet
Word.
Thanks Chris
I don't have a car, but I'm getting a Ford Ranger 2014 brxt week. And it's automatic transmission. I can't say enough thanks you for all your videos.
May the LORD bless and keep you safe
Flushed the power steering fluid and took like 15 minutes. Thanks for your help and will do this on all my cars.
Thanks I appreciate your video.
Hi Chris, i am watching your videos for knowledge and i did some DIY on my car and bike too.
Question i have here is if you are using turkey baster or a hand driven pump, how do you clean the pump hoses or the turkey baster as we may have used it for brake fluid or power steering fluid etc, just dont want to mix any residue from the hose.
There's cleaners for each type of fluid. I'm a bike mechanic, so I don't know all the car fluids, but for DOT 3 fluid you can use isopropyl alcohol. For and grease or oil, usually any degreaser works (including dish soap). In fact, if I were you I would just use dish soap and warm water and call it good. As long as you get most of it, tiny residue wont hurt anything
thank you so much you been a helpful. bless you now.
Glad the video was helpful!
I don't remove the hose clamps. I just use the turkey baster to remove whatever I can from the top .throw it in the garbage and refill it. I do this about four times during the course of a month and this will take out and Clean most of the of the power steering fluid so my system does not get corroded. I don't get dirty. Good video. From Sacramento.
Your an inspiration to people who don't own a car or who plan to buy a car thank you so much
You ever try the Lucas power steering fix? It's real thick, gooey stuff that really ruined my ps pump. I added a bunch in like the bottle says, and it started to sound terrible. My friend told me that power steering fluid isn't supposed to be that thick.
+Nate Miller Yea, additives like that can cause problems or fix the problem. It really depends. Thanks for sharing!
+Nate Miller
it also has tendency to foam, but so do most of the other additives that they sell.
in any case i would avoid all additives and just use royal purples synthetic power steering fluid, it works well, lasts a long time, and best of all helps to clear up issues without the need for additives (unfortunately it doesn't stop leaks).
+Nate Miller I have read a ton of bad things about that lucas power steering stuff so i would stay away from it. Some people use transmission fluid for their power steering fluid because its nice and thin.
+itsbetterintheslc
i have heard that to but its not smart because they aren't always interchangeable, and can cause hundreds in damages, kinda like the myth that you can substitute power steering fluid for tranny fluid in the tranny but alas in modern tranny's it will often do more harm than good
i have used marvel in very low amounts with good results in the tranny, only problem is it has to be in very small amounts do to major differences in viscosity
and just a hint nice and thin isn't always a good thing especially in the power steering is already really loose
+Nate Miller I hear you load and clear. Pumped (yes it is thick) some into a leaky PS reservoir this morning and now I'm looking at how to flush the system. Hope it isn't too expensive to live and learn. contacted Lucas via e-mail. Hope to get a response.
As a valvoline tech, I can smell that damn ATF from here...
Jeah its nasty af
The Valvoline branded atf has strong scent in it.
I have used the auto parts store in-house branded atf, and the strong scent is not there, but has a little bit of scent in it.
And the 2 bottles 2 different brands, and they are both non synthetic Dexron III atf.
My guess is something is different in the formulation, one has more of something the other one has less of.
I have a powerwheel escalade that my parents gifted to me when I was 5 years old now I did this and now I can hit the high way
I've never heard you raise your voice in any of your videos when explaining haha. But the truck was running so I'd be talking loud too so people could hear me. I remember when I first started watching your channel back around 2013. You've really come a long way in your videos and have done great work in every video.
I drain out the power steering reservoir once every year and replace with new fluid. A lot less messy than pulling hoses and even though it's not a complete replacement, the annual treatment keeps the fluid "young". I take all my used vehicle fluids to a local household hazardous waste collection center that is run by the county.
One time a kid that I used to hang out with had a problem with a "power steering leak". I just flushed out his fluid's and he though I did something magic, got $20 that day, lmao.
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ChrisFix Yeah, I just told him that it was a problem with his fluids and he still gave me the $20. I wasn't going to take that from him if he didn't even know what was wrong, lol.
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Genius
The 700+ dislikes are from the people that don’t have power steering
Matthew Lotter There is more to that. Trolls, people who did this and messed up evidently blaming Chris, mechanics who say he not doing it right, etc.
Dislike comes from the Mechanic counting to loose their customer...
Thank you so much, Chris! I did not even know I had to do this. My car is from 2008 and its never had a steering fluid change, yikes. It turns out that for Toyota Yaris you need to change it every 2 yrs or 50K miles. I'm way over. Great video as always! I don't know how you manage to film such difficult angles. Keep up the great work, I'm loving it and benefitting from your knowledge. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard and thanks a lot! And that fluid is definitely due. Let me know how this goes and how it feels after!
Chris fix got me addicted to these vids!!Such an incredible teacher