Workin on that, is what I meant to type

 

I just checked the Magnefine website and it shows part number: Item #: R038M-P
Does this look like the correct one? I just purchased a 2005 F250 with a 6.0 with 44K and noticed the power steering fluid a little low. When does the fluid need to be changed? should I just add the filter at the same time?

 

Some of the websites list different part #'s for the same filters, just make sure it is 3/8" in/out.

FoMoCo doesn't have a PS fluid change interval that I am aware of.

And yes, do the filter when you have it apart for the flush.

 

Here is the link to an old thread on how I installed my Magnafine P/S filter.

My posts include items needed, procedure installation photos and what the filter looked like after 24,000 miles (and I flushed before installing it).

Hope this helps.... (start with post #5 and read down).

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post7197278

On a yearly basis, I now just suck out the resorvoir, change the filter and refill with fresh Mercon V fluid (single spec fluid only and not multi-spec).... Our trucks were designed for Mercon/Mercon V and that is what I will use. I take the position that multi-spec fluids can not meet all the specs they were created to meet 100% of the time.... somewhere there is a compromise to be a "multi-spec'd" fluid.

 

Thank you for the link and instructions. I just ordered one...

 

Just installed my filter today, took about 10 minutes tops. Only lost about 3 drops of fluid. I changed out my fluid about a month ago, so I didn't do it again. Thanks to everyone who added to this thread. Made this an easy project.


Crappy Pic

 

Looks good.

Even though the flow of fluid only happens when the brakes are applied, you will still get the benefits of fresh clean fluid (since you changed the fluid previously and now your filtering it).

Think of all the city driving and how often you apply the brakes and all the parking lots and slow driving you do... so you will be filtering more fluid than you think.

I change my filter 1/year (first filter was 6 months and then 1 year thereafter) and the fluid in the resorvoir.

BTW - you should have bought a second filter and install it on your window washer fluid.... now that would be "protecting your truck to the fullest"! Just kidding.

Enjoy.

 

Just completed a 4 quart flush of my ps system and still making lots of noise when turning the steering wheel from stop to stop and stepping on the brake pedal. And still getting little air bubbles in the resevour. What else could be the issue? And where is the air still coming from? Is this an indication of a bad pump?

 

Was it noisy prior to the flush, or did you allow air to enter the system during the flush operation?

 

It was getting noisy and stiff at low RPM's. Not sure if air got into the system or not. Didn't let the resivour get empty.

 

Mine was noisy before and after the flush. So I took a quart out and filled with Lucas Transmission Fix. It has worked great! I did it about a month ago and extremely happy. It may go out one of these days but it is working great right now....

 

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$20 delivered from Amazon. Its a reboxed Raybestos-Magnefine filter with 2 sections of tubing and 4 hose clamps.

Also note the bad reviews from folks who used it for a transmission.

 

I agree. If you read the Mobil1 Synthetic ATF fluid details it explains which Mercon and Dexron fluids it is compatible with:

• It is recommended by ExxonMobil for use in applications requiring DEXRON® III, Ford MERCON® and MERCON® V performance levels.
• Meets or exceeds the off-highway power transmission requirements of Allison C-4.
• Recommended by ExxonMobil for use in any power steering unit where a DEXRON® or MERCON® fluid is recommended.

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• JASO 1-A
• Ford MERCON® V

According to ExxonMobil, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is of the following quality level:

• Allison C4
• GM DEXRON® IIIH
• GM DEXRON® IIIG
• GM DEXRON® IIE
• GM DEXRON® IID
• GM DEXRON® II
• GM DEXRON®
• Ford MERCON®
• Voith H55.6335.3X
• MAN 339 V1
• Volvo 97340
• Volvo 97341

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Beachbumcook,
How many miles do you have at this point or do you still own the Excursion?

 

I disagree with the proposition that adding a filter to a crude closed hydraulic system with no wear material will extend the life of either the fluid or the components. If the power steering fluid is dirty, change it.

Sometimes modifications cause more problems than they solve.

But to each hits own.

The easiest way I have found to flush the system is to take the suction line from a mityvac fluid extractor.


Suck the reservoir level down to the return port, remove the return line and insert the vacuum tube- the factory clamp holds it all together well. Start it up and dump fresh fluid in the reservoir while the mitivac takes the fluid from the return line. When fluid runs clean, you are finished. Reassemble, fill to level. Close hood.

Clean, simple done.

And PS: The suggestion that anyone continue using Ford Gold after all the issues reported, and when ELC coolants are superior in pretty much every aspect, runs contrary to fleet experience.

-Mike