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Jan 17, 2015 | 09:16 PM

MJScore

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Power Steering Flush

I'm getting ready to flush my power steering. What Mercon V oil do you recommend? I was thinking synthetic (Mobil 1) but is it worth it?

Jan 17, 2015 | 10:45 PM

whitetmw

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I'm getting ready to flush my power steering. What Mercon V oil do you recommend? I was thinking synthetic (Mobil 1) but is it worth it?

I just use the FoMoCo Mercon-V. I service mile when I do the transmission maintenance.

I'm looking for a video I found that shows the front of the truck off the ground a inch or sow which makes it very east to do while moving the wheel back and forth. Only takes half the time or less to flush it bright red.

Jan 17, 2015 | 10:56 PM

SARDiverDan

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I use Mobil 1 in mine. If you are parked on smooth concrete (like a garage) just slip a section of cardboard under each tire and the wheel is a breeze to turn as there is very little friction at the tire. Saves you the time of jacking it up

Jan 18, 2015 | 02:17 AM

scotttahoe

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Here is a vid that Trey did for us on how to change the fluid.

Jan 20, 2015 | 06:32 PM

petrokiller

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Good tip on the cardboard Dan.

Thanks Trey for the video. Mine is starting to have a little whine I think.

Jan 21, 2015 | 05:34 AM

Whitey Ford

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Get the cheapest Mercon V available, and keep changing it regularly. The recipe is all the same. Spending more $ doesn't make the Mercon V better!

Good luck!