Do you ever feel like your car is always struggling to pull itself along? It might be time to change your power steering oil! Changing the oil in your car can improve its performance, and make it easier to navigate in traffic. Follow these simple steps to change your power steering oil!
What You’ll Need
If your car’s power steering has started to fail, it’s time to fix it.
To do this, you’ll need the following items:
-Power steering fluid
-New power steering pump
-New power steering hose
-New power steering belt
-New power steering pulley
-New belt guard
-New mounting bolts
-New sealant
-New gasket
-New flange
-New screws and washers
If you have an automatic transmission, you will also need:
-Automatic transmission fluid
-Auto transmision belt
Removal Procedure
The power steering system is a critical component of your vehicle and should be serviced regularly. To lubricate and protect the system, power steering oil must be changed every 7,500 miles or every 3 years, whichever comes first.
Here are the steps to change power steering oil:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine off.
2. Start the engine and wait until it has cooled down before proceeding.
3. Remove the front wheel covers by removing the 8 screws that hold them in place.
4. Lift off the front fascia panel, located just behind the front bumper cover.
5. Disconnect the power steering lines at both ends and remove them from their brackets. The lines will have black plastic plugs at each end that need to be removed before they can be disconnected.
6. Locate and depress the power steering fluid reservoir plunger located just behind the front axle housing (see image below). This will send a high-pressure stream of fluid into the power steering pump reservoir (located in front of the axle housing). Keep your hand close to the pump and use a container to catch any fluid that may escape from the reservoir while it’s being depressed – this fluid
Checking the Level of fluid in the Power Steering Oil Reservoir
If your car has a power steering system, then it’s likely that the reservoir of power steering oil will need to be changed at some point. The power steering system uses a lot of oil, so it’s important to check the level of fluid in the reservoir every time it gets low.
To check the level of fluid in the reservoir, you’ll first need to uncouple the power steering system from the vehicle. Then, you’ll need to drain the fluid out of the reservoir. After draining the fluid, you can measure how much is left in the reservoir with a hydrometer.
If the level of fluid in the reservoir is low, then you’ll need to replace the reservoir of power steering oil. You can do this by removing the cover plate on the bottom of the reservoir and unscrewing it. Once unscrewed, you can remove the old reservoir and replace it with a new one. Make sure to screw in the cover plate after replacing the reservoir
Adding Fluid to The Reservoir
If you find that your power steering is feeling clunky or stiff, chances are that your fluid level is low. Changing the fluid in a power steering system is a relatively easy task, and can be done by yourself in just a few minutes. Here are some tips on how to do it:
1. Park your vehicle safely, with the engine off.
2. Remove the hood and locate the power steering reservoir. It is usually mounted near the front of the engine under the car.
3. Locate the dipstick – usually it has a red cap on it – and unscrew it.
4. Place one end of the dipstick into the fluid and screw down the other end until it meets resistance – you should be seeing between 1/2 and 3/4 full marks on the dipstick. If using a hydrometer, simply place it into the liquid and read off the reading.
5. Replace the dipstick, screwing it back on firmly before replacing the cap.
6. Reinstall your hood and start your engine. The system should now be refilled with new fluid!
Refilling The Reservoir
How To Change Power Steering Oil
In this blog article, I will teach you how to change the power steering oil in a Jeep Wrangler.
1) Park your Jeep Wrangler safely in a safe location.
2) Turn off all engine accessories, including the AC and heated seats.
3) Disconnect the battery cables.
4) Remove the front wheel.
5) Open the hood and locate the power steering reservoir.
6) Remove the old power steering oil by unscrewing the cap and pouring it out of the reservoir.
7) fittingly replace the old power steering oil with a new one using the instructions that came with your new bottle of power steering oil.
Cleaning Up
One of the most common problems with automobiles is dirty power steering oil. This dirty oil can make it difficult to turn the wheel, and can even cause the car to pull to one side.
To clean up your power steering system, start by draining any old oil from the system. Then, use a degreaser and a bucket tooroughly clean all of the parts of the system. Be sure to remove any pieces of metal or clumps of dirt that you find. Finally, put new oil in the system, and reattach all of the parts.