Power stearing at idle
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Power stearing at idle
Trying to help my brother out, he's not the type to come here, doesn't even own a computer.
What he does have is a '02 with a 7.3 and power stearing that is weak at idle. I have driven quite a few of these trucks and this seams to be a rather common problem in 7.3 powered trucks so I'm hoping you guys here have a solution that I can help him with.
I did a search and was surprised that I didn't find any threads on this, at least a few of you must have the same problem, has anyone found a good solution?
Edit, woops maybe it's cause I spelled steering wrong, searching again now.
What he does have is a '02 with a 7.3 and power stearing that is weak at idle. I have driven quite a few of these trucks and this seams to be a rather common problem in 7.3 powered trucks so I'm hoping you guys here have a solution that I can help him with.
I did a search and was surprised that I didn't find any threads on this, at least a few of you must have the same problem, has anyone found a good solution?
Edit, woops maybe it's cause I spelled steering wrong, searching again now.
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OK well from what I've read it sounds like the consensous on this forum is to start with a flush as discribed here Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com
I hear also hear alot about using Mobil 1 synthetic ATF but personally am a fan of Redline products, anyone got anything to add about what fluid to use I think we'll do the flush and see how it goes.
I hear also hear alot about using Mobil 1 synthetic ATF but personally am a fan of Redline products, anyone got anything to add about what fluid to use I think we'll do the flush and see how it goes.
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As important as this sounds, as synsitive to fluid problems as they sound, and from doing some reasearch on fluids it looks like it might be worth it to use Amsoil. I'm thinking I'll start the flush with at least 2 quarts of cheep stuff to push it all the way through then keep going till I get 4 quarts of Amsoil in.
Edit, it also comes to mind that we should apply the brakes a few times with the engine off in order to make sure we change the fluid in the accumulator.
It will probably be a while till I can do this for him, he lives about an hour away now. Next time I see him I'll be prepared to do it, and will post back after to let you all know how it went.
Wow, I quess I made myself a little infamous maybe I'll have to find a way back in.
Edit, it also comes to mind that we should apply the brakes a few times with the engine off in order to make sure we change the fluid in the accumulator.
It will probably be a while till I can do this for him, he lives about an hour away now. Next time I see him I'll be prepared to do it, and will post back after to let you all know how it went.
Wow, I quess I made myself a little infamous maybe I'll have to find a way back in.