Ford Fiesta Mk6 - Power steering fluid change (flush&fill)
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- My Fiesta is almost 10 years old and close to 100 000 kilometers, so instead of topping the steering fluid bottle I decided to flush the old fluid and fill it with the new one. If you are planning to do the same be careful about the fluid you are going to use. Types, colour and standards of fluids may be confusing, refer to the user manual of your car. I used cherry red colour ATF fluid that meets "Ford MERCON" specification for this job.I'm not guiding anyone to use any product not taking any responsibility either, everybody has to make their own decision. It is Important that you need to follow your car manufacturers recommendation while making the choice for your car.Best wishes to you all... :-)
Just bought a fiesta as my first car and coming across these videos has made my day!
Thank you for taking the time to make high quality videos and replying to viewers comments :)
Chris, thank you for the positive comment. Being helpful to others makes me feel happy. Best wishes to you and to your new owned Fiesta.! : -)
Just about to change the fluid on my daughter's 2008 fiesta. Thanks for the video as I hadn't a clue.
Good to hear that!..Take care!..
This is the best way to change the fluid on a Fiesta/Fusion. Trying to change it while the engine is running would be difficult to control the flow. Thank you for your video and informative comments.
You are welcome :-)
*It is a short but interesting video to clearly see the process to clean the system congratulations. Angel.*
That was exactly the intention, thank you for the feedback, wish you all the best!
Hola buenas tengo el 1.4 68cv mismo motor que el tuyo y nose donde esta el tubo de retorno lo puedo hacer por otra parte que no sea por abajo.Gracias nuevo subscriptor 💪
buen video y que sean muchos más buena suerte con tu canal saludos
Muchos gracias amigo, saludos...
Thanks for this.
Just followed your steps and completed a flush and fill. Used 750ml out of 1000ml fluid in total as i didnt want to risk not having enough left to top up.
Power steering made a funny noise on start up but went away after, think it ran dry for a split second
Glad it helped!
In that little oil reservoir is a filter - that must be cleaned or rellaced before ading new oil
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Bonjour merci pour la vidéo, QUID des fiesta 2016+ svp ?
I would give a double thumbs up if I could! Thank you so much!
Thanks ! 👍🏻
Stumbled on this video due to my endless search.
My Fiesta 1.6 tdci pas system is in a different location in the engine bay to the one showing in this video and i believe the 1.6 tdci has partial electric pas too so its a different design.
I have been looking everywhere to find video to replace pas fluid for Mk6.5 Fiesta 1.6 tdci pas system but cannot find anywhere at the moment.
You are correct, this is 1.4 tdci diesel engine, 1.6 engine is different.
Thank you for this video. I followed it and flushed my 2008 Fiesta. There still seems to a block in it. Is there a filter screen in the reservoir that could get clogged?
You're welcome dear friend. I'don't think there is a filter to be clogged. The amount of fluid drained may give you an idea if it was clogged. If it was clogged all the fluid may not be drained.
Bester motor von ford fiesta
The best car from ford fiesta diesel
My car has 306.000 km
And i drive it i love this car
Jawohl, the engine and the body make a good match, the engine has good fuel efficiency and the car is fun to drive...!!!
Nice video. So Automatic Transmission fluid is the same as power steering fluid? Both are hydrolic - oils.
I don't want to generalize it can be wrong but for this case that's the conclusion based on my research. (The original spec was superceded and ps fluid based on that spec were no longer available, at least at my side of the world!..)
Hello handyguy, first of all thank you very much for your tutorials, i want to ask you is the power steering oil and transmission oil is the same? Cause its written on all bottles and in your video. It does better manual change, with gear shifts i mean?
Hello Maxis, thank you for your question. Of course every fluid or oil has specific usage, I've made quite alot research about which fluid to use. The one I'm using in the video has a wide spectrum of applications such as automatic transmission, manual tansmission and power steering systems it also has Ford Mercon standard compatibility, this is the information about the product on open sources and at the label, I'm not guiding anyone to use any product, not taking any responsibility either, everybody has to make their own decision. It is Important that you need to follow your car manufacturers recommendation while making the choice for your car. I hope this helps..!
Thats the same conclusion i've arrived to. I understand what do you mean i decided by myself don't worry, thank you a lot for the information and tutorials!
Hello, i will do this soon on my 1.25 Fiesta ! Any tips ? Im not a pro mechanicer so
i will follow your steps as they are easy at first glance and i hope i am not wrong on a few things, haha !
I do not have the manual with me, what do you advise me for liquid? Mark ? or a site that could give me the exact reference for my type of engine? what liquid to put?
thank's for ur videos, and a new subscriber
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I have 1.3 Fiesta. My manual says use power steering liquid, wich meets the "WSS-M2C195-A" specification. I used Fuchs Titan ATF 3353, but I think any liquid with "Ford Mercon" specification will do.
We can use truck power steering oil to use in car.....any problem are not
It is your decision. I prefer to use manufacturers recommended fluid, I believe specifications of ATF fluid (i.e boiling point) is important .
@@handyguy6273 tq bro
Bought a 2007 Fiesta (2024 now) It keeps running out I am assuming there's a leak. If its one of the tubes, is it worth getting it replaced?
Thank alot
Le moteur essence 1.4 Ford Fiesta 2008 est l'huile de puissance recommandée
How much would you pay to have this done is 40-50 worth it for fitting. I’d really appreciate a reply
Hello dear friend, I don't know the exact price for this job but it is about an hour of workmanship if the mechanic knows what to do and a bottle of fluid, so you may do the calculation, I hope this helps.
Hi your video is great,I have a fiesta 2004, petrol duratec 1,25 engine and planing to flush power steering system.can I use the same atf fluid for this.and since I don't have Jack's is it esential to pull up the car,I mean can it be done without lifting car?
I've been using the atf fluid since the possting date of this video without any problems but it is totally up to you which fluid to choose for your own car. You need to turn the steering wheel several times to left-right limits to flush the old fluid without running the engine which might be very difficult without lifting the car, again it is up to your decision. I'm just showing how I did it in my videos. Wish you good luck dear friend 👍🏻
What have you inserted in the pipe? Why do put some new fluid and then flush it out while the pipe circuit is incomplete?
It is a pice of plastic to plug the pipe. I put new fluid to push out the old fluid out of the steering system.
Thank you a lot@@handyguy6273
but the mobil 320 does not have the wss-m2c195-a specifications ..
It is not indicated on the bottle but the spec values (i.e. boiling point..) were ok.
SHELL SPIRAX S1 ATF TYPE F is good for this vehicle.
Thank you very much, but how much oil should you put?
One bottle (max 1 liter) was enough.
Thanks!
Engine sounds like a tractor haha. Good video though 👍
Because its an old diesel! And I agree, nice video.
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Why block off the return pipe after disconnecting is there a reason for that?
How many liters are there?
1 bottle was enough, 900 ml or maximum 1 liter...
Cool, but tyres are mounted the wrong way😂
Nicely edited video. Tell me, do you know how to change the gearbox oil?
Thank you, I have never changed gear box oil myself, as far as I know there is no plug to drain there is a plug you need to syphon the old oil and put the new oil.
Hi, when I turn my steering wheel completely, the RPM go so down that my Fiesta almost turn the engine off.
What could it be?
Hi, what type of engine you have, gas or diesel? Are there other indications i.e. steering pressure warning light on dash? Did you check for error codes by self diagnostics or OBD test tool) (I've posted videos how to that?
Did you check the fluid level ? Do you have the same problem when turning wheel all the way left and right ?
Issue with the alternator perhaps? Please let us know if you've sorted the issue. 👍
I have the exact same issue, I'd like to know if you've found a fix please :)
I dont think this guys coming back, so for anyone else with this problem - I had this happen to me. It was the alternator not working properly.
Get it changed asap
when you change the fluid how do you get the trapped air out
When engine is working fluid circulates by the steering pump in the system and air ventilated out from the reservoir.
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Hi mate you snipped what I thought were cable ties do you fit the pipe back on securely with cable ties after or can it hang loose
Correct, the pipe was secured with new zip ties!
I don't understand how to pinpoint exactly which fluid to get with my 2007 fiesta, there's too many terms I'm new to and all of the websites I use to filter the compatible fluids end up conflicting with eachother??
I had the same problem. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is used in the power steering system of this car.
How much fluid did it take altogether for the flushing and final fill?
What did you use to plug the return line?
One bottle of DTF fluid shown in the video (1 liter) was enough (around 50 ml left in the bottle after job was finished). I used a toothbrush handle to plug the return line.
Thanks. Old toothbrushes come in handy for all sorts of things. Your Fiesta videos are great. Please keep them coming.
I agree your comment about old toothbrushes especially if you are doing car repair jobs yourself and since there are so much encouraging feedbaks so I'll continiue to post Fiesta videos. Best wishes...
Hello.
Thank you for the video But I have one question.
You start by blocking out one hose, pouring some oil, and rotating the steering wheel. Why is that?
Why is one blocked? is that the one that returns the oil?
And you do that just to clean the ducts?
Tomorow I want to change all the liquids, and this comes very handy.
Thank you! Cheers!
To drain the old fluid I am disconnecting the return hose ofthe fluid tank to drain the old fluid. By filling new fluid and turning the steering wheel you force new fluid to push old fluid from steering system to the return hose and to the container for disposal. I plugged the return hose at the fluid tank side to avoid new fluid spilling to ground. OK?
In what world this is mark6
Should this car make that noise when you turn the steering wheel
When everything is in good condition noise is barely noticable, slightly increases when wheel is at right or left limits.
what's the quantity I have to buy to do a steering oil replacement????? for a fiesta mk6 petrol
One liter (one bottle) is enough.
When is the right time to change.
I did not notice any specific changing time or kilometers for power steering fluid so far. If speak for myself, since "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)" is used in power steering system of my car in the video , changing time may depend on the specific type/brand of the fluid used and I would follow the manufacturers recomendations for this purpose.
what it means if my car doesn't have that tank in that place, and nowhere around to be seen?
if theres no power steering pump it means there's electric power steering :)
Agreed!
Can i disconnect the hose without cutting those little clips?
They are one time used plastic zip-ties. I don't think there is another way without cutting and replacing them.
Ford 2004 fiest pompa değişti ama şuanda aşırı bir vinlama sesi kalkışlarda eda direksiyonda titreme var basınç hortumu bozuk ne dersiniz?
Kesin birşey söylemek zor, tahminen pompa dışında devrede tıkanıklık yaratan düzgün çalışmayan bir parça olabilir. Depo kapağı açıkken üstten bakınca hidrolik sıvı devirdaimi gözlenebiliyor olması lazım. Kolay gelsin.
bende de fiesta 2004 var , hidrolik yağınıda degistim , direksiyon yinede sert geliyor, öyle konforlu bir yumuşaklık yok@@handyguy6273
I need the replace the entire reservoir, is it as simple as disconnecting both pipes from the old one and connecting the new reservoir? Or do I need to do something else
I would do as you've suggested while engine not running then fill the new reservoir run the engine and to up as necessary.
@@handyguy6273 successfully replaced the reservoir but I didnt clip the return pipe back together properly. went for a drive and made it home and it unclipped and went everywhere. Lucky it came off when it did. all sorted now though, thanks.
@@bengoodridge3235 I'm happy to know everything ended well, wish you aal the best :-)
Hi
On the ST, another method is to remove the return line which is located at the top of the reservoir. Is this not possible on this model? I cant see that it has a return line at the top..
Mine (1.4L duratec 16v) doesn't have the return line that I see on the ST videos.. Came here trying to find out how to bleed it without that return line
@@RyanPridgeon Thats correct. I ended up following this guide which worked well. I think only the ST model has the easier to access return line. This guide worked well for me on a 1.6 zetec s
It says hydraulic fluid on cap but manual shows atf. What the future fuck it meant to be
Definitely!.. it causes lot of confusion....After an exaustive research I decided to use the ATF as you can see in the video, I have experienced no problems so far...
do you get a chance in the feel of the steering ?
I feel more easy and smooth steering after fluid change
Is it normal for the steering to feel heavy? I have the same car and I got the power steering fluid changed before I started driving but it still feels quite heavy. Any advice thanks
My opinion is, It is normal to feel heavy when when manuevering (i.e. parking) while driving as the car speeds up it should feel lighter. An important think is tire pressure, if the front tire pressures are lower than normal it will increase friction with the road and make steering heavier.
Yeah it’s a pain especially when manoeuvring. I’ll check the tire pressures out hopefully it improves it
Hallo Budy.Im have 1.4tdci Fusion its Mobil 320 atf good?
If your Fusion has same engine with Fiesta 1.4 TDCI at the video probably it may work
@@handyguy6273 Yes it the same eigine. 1.TDCI
@@cardinal4137 Compatibility to Ford Mercon ,WSS M2C 195A SPECS and Colour of old fluid and new fluid are being the same is important, I checked before changing it was cherry red. Final decision is yours.
@@handyguy6273 Thank You.
@@cardinal4137 You are welcome, I'm using ATF 320 since this video, no ploblem so far :-)
Pro tip (from experience here)
Remember to buy your power steering fluid before you drain it.
Ended up walking 3 miles
Where did you get the arm rest from?
From internet marketing but its been so long I don't remember the web name. I hope this helps.
hi is it worth change'in if its a old car 03
I think it is more important to have it changed if the car is old. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is used in the steering system and this fluid need to be changed according to the manufacturers time intervals.
will change it then thanks
You are wellcome.
kindly tell whats the time period for changing steering fluid?
I've never seen it posted anywhere, I guess it depends on the working conditions of the car.
Cost kya aati haieski
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My Ford Fiesta 1.6tdci 2006 model power steering failure. I have tested power supply to the pump and fluid level checked ok. What could be the possibility of this malfunction?
How did you diagnose there is a power steering problem I don't know, I can not comment not seeing the car.
@@handyguy6273 I'm a qualified mechanic myself and have done all the necessary tests in the system. There's no circulation nor flow of fluid from the reservoir. Could it be the PAS Pump malfunction?
It is very difficult to comment without seeing the car. May be pump not functioning or pipes clogged? It can be number of things.... Good luck!
ok ji
It looks like shit, drives like shit and feels like shit... it must be ford fiesta - i know because i own one! 2003 1.4 gas piece of flocking shit.