Changing PS fluid

[John Larson]

Grant wrote:  "I have never heard of the PS fluid being changed (I assume it contains 
the mineral hydraulic fluid, green gold)"

Grant
On Jul 14, 2007, at 11:16 PM, Al Streicher wrote:


>> I want to change the fluid, but I am not sure how to drain the old 
>> fluid.
>> Any BTDT would be appreciated.
>> 1990 80 non-Q, 2.0L, 4 cyl..
>>
>> Al
>

Good plan, Al!  The fluid gets nasty and carries a lot of abrasive 
particles in suspension.  Get all the old fluid out of the reservoir by 
pulling the supply hose off the pump.  Reinstall the hose, put a big pan 
under the rack, loosen the return fitting on the rack, and let whatever 
comes out leak away, fill the reservoir, and start the engine with that 
fitting still loose.  I'd run at least 2 litres of fluid through it.  
Tighten the fitting and top off the reservoir.  Kinda messy, but it 
works.  Properly dispose of the fluid.  John