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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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"Poor man" power steering flush question.

I am draining the PS reservoir and adding a quart then driving for a few days then doing it again. I have replaced about 5 quarts and the issue of the hissing is just about gone.

My question is does the PS fluid recycle through the PS reservoir when the engine is running? Or does it only do it when you turn the wheel?

Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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wheen ever the pump is turning.

the poor fast man would take the return line off and run it in a bucket while adding fluid to the resivior.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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wheen ever the pump is turning.

the poor fast man would take the return line off and run it in a bucket while adding fluid to the resivior.
Got it thanks!

I think I just about have it cleaned out. So I am just going to flush it one more time and I bet I am good. Thanks again.
 
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