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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Power steering fluid

Does anyone know which line on the resivor is the return line?
I'm trying to drain it out and put new in.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Not sure which line is return.Just want to add you might want to think about adding a filter to you PS. It's an in-line transmission filter but works great on the PS..I change mine once a year...Just my .02
(Magnefine # M010CB 3/8 lines)

, Inline transmission filters, Bulkpart transmission parts
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Awmjr05
Does anyone know which line on the resivor is the return line?
I'm trying to drain it out and put new in.
It's the rubber hose on the top of the hydroboost unit. I used Mercon V synthetic 4 qts. I added app. 4 inches of hose to the boost unit and added the above mentioned Magnefine filter.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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I used Mercon V synthetic 4 qts.
Hey cj can I use Mercon V synthetic on my 03 ???
The manual say Mercon ATF
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rocky1074
Hey cj can I use Mercon V synthetic on my 03 ???
The manual say Mercon ATF
Mercon V syn. is ATF. Yes you can.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 69cj
Mercon V syn. is ATF. Yes you can.
Thank You
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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What's the easiest way to do drain it
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Here is a link to a great write-up on the procedure;

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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The link below will show you some pics of my fluid flush Old vs. New. My truck had 45k at the time and not sure if previous owner ever flushed.. Doubt it..

Power Steering Flush Pics - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Here is a link to a great write-up on the procedure;

Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com

Thanks For Sharing
 
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