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Feb 27, 2008 | 04:22 PM

rustydailey

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Powersteering fluid

I have to replace a powersteering line and figured that I would replace all the fluid. What is the best fluid to get?

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:24 PM

miller_feed

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I use the same ATF I use in my trans. There are lots of brands. Each to his own.

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:28 PM

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So it doesn't take powersteering fluid? I've been adding that when it gets low.

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:30 PM

miller_feed

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So it doesn't take powersteering fluid? I've been adding that when it gets low.

You need to flush the system. It does take ATF not powersteeting fluid. I don't think you hurt anything yet, but get it flushed ASAP.

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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How do you flush it? Just unhook one of the lines and let it run out and refill it?

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:44 PM

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Look in this thread and it will help you do it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...steering+flush

Good luck.

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:48 PM

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That's what I was thinking. Thanks.

Rusty

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Feb 27, 2008 | 04:54 PM

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Disconnect the rubber line that goes up to the top of the brake booster. The one you want goes between the top of the PS reservoir and the booster and does a 180 turn before connecting there. Plug a 3/8ths inch INSIDE diameter clear tube (you can get a 10' piece at Home Depot for like $5) into the booster. Start the truck and pump the brakes to push the fluid out. You should also turn the wheels from stop to stop, so it will help to have the front off the ground. You can also use that tubing to flush your tranny whenever you get to it...

I used Mobil1 syn in mine which quieted mine down quite a bit and made it feel smoother turning as well. You can probably get away with two quarts, but I bought three and had an extra and a little more for when I did my tranny...

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