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Power Steering Flush or DIY reservoir pump?

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Old 11-19-2012, 07:29 AM
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Power Steering Flush or DIY reservoir pump?

My G is coming up on 5-years old and I've changed all fluids - even front and rear diffs and transfer case - but not the power steering fluid. What do you guys recommend?
1. Do nothing - it's fine to not change
2. Use a hand pump - in my Lexus I was able to pump out 1/2 quart from the reservoir, add ATF, drive a week, and repeat
3. Get a power steering flush

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Old 11-19-2012, 09:41 AM
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1. Did you inspect the PS fluid? If it's redish/transparent then leave it, it's fine. If it's become black and impossible to see through then change it.
2. If you are going to change it then this is the easiest DIY method for the average person.
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...ing-fluid.html
http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/p...stallation.php
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 12:14 PM
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It's simple enough to change it out. Either a turkey baster or hand pump will work just fine. Here's a 'local' (ie. V36) DIY for you:

https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-diy...id-change.html
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 04:58 PM
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Soundmike's DIY saved me a ton of money and o spent 12 bucks doing something stealershit would have charged me 80+ for. Its easy as hell... go buy a 3 dollar siphon pump or a Turkey baster like VQ said.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 08:46 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I will check it and anything but a nice cherry red I will follow the linked DIY's. Thanks again.
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 11:49 AM
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i did the linked DIY. i probably drained and filled 3 times, each time turning my wheel completely to the left and right to circulate the fluid.
 
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