Steering filter?
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Steering filter?
I have a 1995 F150 2wd with the 300 six cylinder. I was going to change the power steering fluid since it is the original and very badly burnt and discolored. I know the fluid I need to use, but I was told by several people that I should put a filter in the return line just before the pump. The problem is I can't find a filter anywhere. I tried Checkers, and all the other parts houses around here and nobody has any. So where should I look now?
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Autozone has a slip-in that resembles the orifice tube/filter in an A/C system; I'm sure the above described system is much better, but anything is better than nothing.
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Autozone has a slip-in that resembles the orifice tube/filter in an A/C system; I'm sure the above described system is much better, but anything is better than nothing.
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Originally Posted by wickymustang
That is from the 1973-1979 era trucks section, would this still work on my 4.9L 95 F150?
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How many micron is this filter for the power steering and does it restrict oil flow back to the pump? I have a completly new system and only run a magnet.
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I believe NAPA carries WIX brand.
I have no idea what the micron rating is, but all the wore-out systems I have fixed had stuff visible to the naked eye. I did a F-600, mid-70's box for a buddy recently that had an integral filter in the pump. There was a lot of junk inside this old trucks resevoir! (The pump was still fine, the box was slop.)
I stuck one of the auto-zone cheapie's in my return line after changing a pump (again, lots of grey-matter), my thought is replace it in a month. If it clogs and restriction becomes an issue, I don't think it will hurt anything... just time to install a new one.
I have no idea what the micron rating is, but all the wore-out systems I have fixed had stuff visible to the naked eye. I did a F-600, mid-70's box for a buddy recently that had an integral filter in the pump. There was a lot of junk inside this old trucks resevoir! (The pump was still fine, the box was slop.)
I stuck one of the auto-zone cheapie's in my return line after changing a pump (again, lots of grey-matter), my thought is replace it in a month. If it clogs and restriction becomes an issue, I don't think it will hurt anything... just time to install a new one.
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From: "Islander"
Power steering pumps are 100% iron inside, any aluminum from the rack is harmless but iron particles will cause damage as well dirt in the system.
I sleep better knowing there's a magnet in the pump. I use NEO steering oil, it lubricates better than ATF.
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I sleep better knowing there's a magnet in the pump. I use NEO steering oil, it lubricates better than ATF.
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That would be NEO synthetic oil, high performance power steering fluid that is a lightweight hydraulic fluid. It was developed to eliminate gear scuffing and flaking in racing power steering units. NEO oil company, signal hill Ca. 90806.
I think it was around $5 a quart before shipping. They ship fast like two days from southern Cali to northern Cali. Hope this helps, Carl.....=o&o>.....
I think it was around $5 a quart before shipping. They ship fast like two days from southern Cali to northern Cali. Hope this helps, Carl.....=o&o>.....
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