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Power Steering Fluid

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blondie.Taco, Aug 12, 2022.

  1. Aug 12, 2022 at 8:32 AM
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    Blondie.Taco

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    Hey Ladies and Gents,
    I just replaced my power steering reservoir hose. Do I need to flush my entire power steering system or do I just refill my reservoir?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Aug 12, 2022 at 8:36 AM
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    Buttskevin21

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    Should be fine just topping it off. You may get some air in the system, but after a couple of drives it should work its way out.
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2022 at 8:38 AM
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    Once you top it off just cycle the wheel left to right a few times to get the fluid pumping and make sure you have no issues before you hit the road hard.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    Chuy

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    If the PS fluid has 50K+ miles, minus well flush it out. It’s relatively easy. Watch a ChrisFix video on a how-to.
     
  5. Aug 12, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    Alealexi

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    If you do end up flushing it use Valvoline Maxlife ATF.
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    Take the extra 5 min and do it right by flushing a quart of the aforementioned Valvoline max life atf through the system
     
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