This the first of my new DIY series. Today I'll show you how I Flush power steering systems fast and easy. Amazon Link to the MightyVac you see in this Video: amzn.to/2jjaDMg WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER!
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@itsnotfunny8257 Жыл бұрын
The most important step that I found was to take some time to class the reservoir. I serviced mine a few months ago and it didn't make a big difference but last night I decided to do it again but spent around 20 minutes cleaning the reservoir. I literally got big chunks of solid sludge that was preventing fresh fluid from flowing freely through the pump and now the difference is night and day. Thank you sir you're the best.
@ranjah007 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, I watch several online Auth Tech channels, but this is was the best way to flush a PS system and explained in 5min. Doing this way you eliminate the risk of getting air into the system. Thank you so much for sharing...
@mitch10785 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for this video forever. I never realized it was so easy to get all the fluid versus turkey baster or worrying about starting anything at all without fluid. THE BEST VIDEO EVER!!!
@peterpiper74419 ай бұрын
I've watched about half a dozen videos on this topic and this is the most thorough method. Of course not everyone has a vacuum pump like that.
@simonlocke78376 жыл бұрын
Great to see someone doing good and thorough work on a car !! Well done !!!
@DKSE123 Жыл бұрын
I use the power steering pump pressure to flush my steering system. I remove return line from tank & attach a hose to a pan . Have someone operate ignition key and dump flush fluid into it until fluid comes out clean . Then top off as required.
@jestermgee6 жыл бұрын
I purchased a second hand 2009 Subaru Forester which came with "3 years ""free"" servicing" at the dealer that sold it. Among other things that all of a sudden need a "service" after just 1 visit to them, power steering was one of them and they wanted $195 for this job. I'm pretty handy on the tools so after some googling I found this video, seemed the easiest method, so got a fluid pump ($30) and the ATF fluid for my car ($15) and spent 30 minutes extracting and replacing the fluid. It is basically as easy as is shown here and worth the cost of the pump just for this Vs jacking up the car and using the steering to pump out the fluid. I also used it to suck out my brake reservoir and also my clutch. All up I saved almost $300 after the cost of extra tools and fluids from what they wanted to charge me. I am sure most would know but you cannot do this same process on brakes. You can suck out the reservoir to almost empty but need to bleed the brake lines the correct way. KZbin that, it's not hard for someone with a simple spanner set. Well worth the time to learn how to do these things yourself.
@businesscritic53655 жыл бұрын
This is the most professional video I've seen yet. Definitely a class worth learning for my family and friends. Thanx for posting......bravo.
@like-mindedwellness75862 жыл бұрын
Just did this on my 01 sequoia and wow it’s a big difference in how easy it is to turn my steering wheel! Thanks a million for this video!
@str8hood8303 жыл бұрын
Did you guys turn the steering wheel from rack to rack while doing this? Great video!
@CHIBA280CRV6 жыл бұрын
That was excellent, very informative. I will go pick up a vacuum pump today..
@froglegs49106 жыл бұрын
very clear professional explanation ! good job ! very honest auto-mechanics ! nice man !
@oliverrojas71175 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very professional and extremely helpful.
@cavron797 жыл бұрын
Great commentary! I can't wait to do this in the shop!
@MikeM-of2if5 жыл бұрын
Way better than cranking over the vehicle over and over!!!! Great job!
@stovar11826 жыл бұрын
I did this to my 4Runner thanks to your video sir! It was very easy. Thanks again!
@TekMan054 жыл бұрын
Great, Got a mightyVac. They work awesome. Actually about to replace my powersteering pump on my 5.0 Explorer but I think before I do I'm going to flush out the fluid so the new one will have some nice clean Amsoil for the install.
@UNKAGLEN5 жыл бұрын
Great way to flush system without subjecting power steering pump to cavitation and the resulting possible damage. Thanks for the excellent info.
@alecmamrot42427 жыл бұрын
I love this video! I'm a new tech so learning stuff like this really helps me out! Thank you!
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Alec Mamrot you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@Samuel35ify3 жыл бұрын
One hell of a video. Nice and clean. He makes it looks like fun. I need to flush a honda pilot 04. Thanks for the instructional video
@JettaRedIII6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I invested in a Mityvac evacuator to change oil in a 2004 Mercedes per the shop manual and have used it for tranny fluid evacuation and partial power steering evacuation. Sometime you wonder if spending $100+ on a tool is worth it. This video convinces me I made the right choice. I have four vehicles dating nine to 17 years old that I maintain myself and this tools is well worth every penny.
@maidenwildM3 жыл бұрын
Great video and I really like the vacuum flush method but I would like to ask if this method drains all the fluid as the lock to lock method? Thank you.
@mgislao74 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just used this procedure on my 2012 Mazda CX-9 and worked like a charm! I used a $8 vacuum suction device from Harbor Freight. Had to remove the coolant reservoir to gain access, which took 1 minute. Thanks a million!!!
@TheSnapOnToolReview4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@TR1CKSHOTS312 жыл бұрын
Wait could you show me which pump it was( the link)? I have to do this on my 2012 Honda Accord. Please thanks.
@xzr567 ай бұрын
can you tell us the model of harbor freight vacuum suction pump you used?
@soringow40516 жыл бұрын
Great easy to understand video Joel! Looking forward to your other how to's. Really enjoy your channel
@TheSnapOnToolReview6 жыл бұрын
+Sorin Gow thanks!
@TerrenceCalnimptewa5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I've been looking at this grey goob for a great long while now.
@peten64455 жыл бұрын
Good video. I just did this on my 2007 fj cruiser.
@websurfer15854 жыл бұрын
There's something really satisfying about flushing old, dirty fluids and oils out, and replacing with nice fresh stuff!
@TheSnapOnToolReview4 жыл бұрын
Sure is. I did one today and I still get gratification from it.
@spinmyhead16674 жыл бұрын
Aye
@MR-nz5pg3 жыл бұрын
I agree - forget the turkey baster - messy and you don't get as much out. I started using one of these MityVac units a dozen or so years ago. Great tool.
@vickwiatek68625 жыл бұрын
Best DIY idea on KZbin, Thanks
@shaunwood90144 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video 🙂👍 did mine today
@speeddr20007 жыл бұрын
Love these styles of videos !. i use to use the same sucker for changing oil in outboards. I got a 12volt powered one now about 120-130usb from westmarine made life easier.
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+speeddr2000 thanks man!
@em1tuning7976 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best vid on power steering change. I was thinking the same thing you did when watching other vids. Glad I got to see this.
@TheSnapOnToolReview6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@ripwff750211 күн бұрын
@@TheSnapOnToolReview What city & state do you live in and what would you charge to flush both my power steering fluid & brake fluid? You do this much more thoroughly and better than most. I'm on disability so more difficult for me to do.
@tonyibarra25516 жыл бұрын
,really good video is there and change in having air in the system if you don't use this type off pump ???
@jamesgreen39014 жыл бұрын
Thanks by far the easiest cleanest method I have seen to date! liked and subscribed.
@TheSnapOnToolReview4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@saleemdepoosingh6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video... simple... Nice!
@Conald_isAfalseProphet6 жыл бұрын
Great video, added to liked list. Does it matter if you use brake cleaner or a degreaser like purple power and some water? Not sure if it matters either way and if I need to then use something for any cleaner residue that might be left in there?
@the34beast647 жыл бұрын
More DIY Videos!!! This was an awesome video! Also keep the tool reviews lol! 👍🏾
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+the34beast64 thanks dude!
@JeanGuyHeon5 жыл бұрын
I like this clean way of flushing PSF/and brake cleaner for the reservoir.
@farwestgarohills38314 жыл бұрын
@Jean-Guy Heon ! Yes! You are right. I got 2 of this kind of vacuum hand pump (2 way). The one he used is one way; and have not flow control valve. The same pump I use for Oil, ATF, brake fluid and steering fluid change. Best tool and method for all fluid change.
@midnightgarage40657 жыл бұрын
Very thorough service joel! looks great. At the nissan dealer i work at we use a bg flush machine that can either evacuate or fill the reservoir. it does a so so job but the fluid never looks as clean as you got it with this service procedure! keep up the good video's!
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Midnight Garage thank you! We have the machine you're talking about and I don't use it. I feel this is what the customer is paying for. Not a machine that can only get 75% Max of the Fluid.
@Trig2423 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Can you explain how the plug and pump are connected to flush? I couldn't quite understand how it was put together. Thanks!
@jorgebustos83393 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. Great tips
@Mark862133 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you!
@Imwright720 Жыл бұрын
Very slick and common sense method. Thanks
@fredflagstone94677 жыл бұрын
Sprinkling in some DIY videos is a great idea. This one is perfect for the DIY. Thanks for sharing.
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Fred Flagstone thank you! I'm glad people are liking it.
@BryanPAllen6 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation. What size is the return hose? I have a 2013 Town and Country.
@chriswernke48243 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, I have a 2011 Volvo XC60. Can you please tell me what line you are pulling the power steering fluid (PSF) from? Is it the line where the PSF comes back to the reservoir or is it the line that drains back to the system? Thanks.
@SiegfriedHWard7 жыл бұрын
Very clear and to the point. Thank you for the info.
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Siegfried H. Ward you are welcome! I hope it works for you as good as it does me.
@stovar11826 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming this same process can be done on a 2015 4Runner? I'm so getting one of those Mity vac pumps. Thanks for the vid!
@nathanjohnson37905 жыл бұрын
Sir! You Are A Super Dupper!! Thanks For Sharing!!
@garrison36752 жыл бұрын
Super technique ... Thank you!
@NathanClevenger13375 жыл бұрын
WoW! This is going to save sooooooo much time. The unit link you provided seems to have a bad reputation tho. Either the EWK or OEMTOOLS are better options if anyone wants something that wont explode on you. And with the EWK you can hook up your air compressor to make it do all the pumping for an even faster job. Once again, thank you for showing me this!!!
@lcole75016 жыл бұрын
that was a good video, thanks for sharing.
@ChaosGarage7 жыл бұрын
Nice man, venturing out. Good info!
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Chaos Garage yeah I thought I would pass along a good tip for everyone. I'm gonna try to do these videos a bit more.
@ChaosGarage7 жыл бұрын
The Snap-On Tool Review Sweet. I enjoy doing them too.
@leenova90876 жыл бұрын
Chaos Garage *
@eleuterioramalho68974 жыл бұрын
not a mechanic, a DYI guy. seems to me a very reasonable method. Like it very much
@UncleSarkis6 жыл бұрын
Best PS flush video out there.
@TheSnapOnToolReview6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@UncleSarkis6 жыл бұрын
The Snap-On Tool Review thank you. You just made my life easier.
@Un_Healthy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid learn something new every day
@Mike389017 жыл бұрын
Great video Joel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Mike Roser thank you!
@joeferreira6572 жыл бұрын
Nice clean job.
@jeffgrig3 жыл бұрын
very helpful...thank you! Keep putting out those bids!
@peterpiper74419 ай бұрын
bids? What is he bidding on?
@omarbravo743 жыл бұрын
did you have the vehicle on? did you do turn the steering both ways? Is it necessary for this process?
@jefferysmith19826 жыл бұрын
You must turn the wheel to the right an left to help push out the old stuff in the rack and pinion area as you only clean the lines an did you bypass the pump too?
@derricknash45484 жыл бұрын
Love the video but was wondering how you flushing the atf when you plugged the hose of the reservoir how was the new fluid going sown the tube? I couldnt see it
@rigrocket637 жыл бұрын
Great vid man!
@praneetsingh62016 жыл бұрын
You the man! Thanks helped me out a lot
@douglasgreen4374 жыл бұрын
Good work, I will try that..👍
@langheproperty6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks!!
@jasongraham8827 жыл бұрын
Good info ! Keep them coming !
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Jason Graham thank you!
@MacboatASU6 жыл бұрын
Best DIY video EVER!
@TheSnapOnToolReview6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jacobsilveus95817 жыл бұрын
hell of a job man that looks clean af
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Jacob Silveus thanks. It will look that way a lot longer as approx 95% of the Fluid and screen has been cleaned.
@Costarica-mq8el Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I will order is vacuum pump. Do the same on my 05 Toyota Camry LE. 2.4L Question... would you say 3 bottles quarts of Toyota ATF will be enough
@MattsShop7 жыл бұрын
Man that pump works really well. Does it work for brakes too?
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Matt's Shop it comes with a few different size hoses and you can put a rubber end on them to flush brakes yes.
@MattsShop7 жыл бұрын
The Snap-On Tool Review That's awesome. I thought it would. That would have saved me soo much time flushing breaks and getting all that old crap out of the brake lines.
@MattsShop7 жыл бұрын
The Snap-On Tool Review That's awesome. I thought it would. That would have saved me soo much time flushing breaks and getting all that old crap out of the brake lines.
@farwestgarohills38314 жыл бұрын
@Matt's Shop ! Yes! You are right. I got 2 of this kind of vacuum hand pump (2 way). The one he used is one way; and have not flow control valve. The same pump I use for Oil, ATF, brake fluid and steering fluid change.
@talwindertatla6 жыл бұрын
Very nice teaching brother keep it uo
@marialakeram46456 жыл бұрын
Very grate work ...I work on my Tacoma
@DL771 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I did my first PS flush on my 2019 4Runner using the same steps outlined here (minus the removal and cleaning of the reservoir). I verified the color of the fluid coming from the return line was red ATF. I went through about 1.5 qts. However, after driving for about a month, the fluid in the reservoir seems to have turned to a light brown (but still transparent) color as opposed to the red color. I understand the color will change over time, but I wasn’t expecting to change this quickly. Is this expected? Thanks again.
@JAMESWUERTELE Жыл бұрын
My 2020 looks pretty bad at 25k. My 2021 looks clean, but it’s on the highway only. The 2021 has 54k and it’s clean. I’ve been doing a little at a time. Just sucking the reservoir out and refilling. I need to pull lines.
@kakhaberseturidze3 жыл бұрын
Hello, Tell me please how much fluid takes that cleaning procedure... ? Thanks.... Video was great....!!!
@samisweet69895 жыл бұрын
Man u done an awesome job really a big credit to yr job
@TheSnapOnToolReview5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate that.
@mike4food7 жыл бұрын
Love the video man should do little tricks like this more often. One question. I know that Ford wants you to turn the wheel to flush out the old fluid and use a vacuum. I noticed you didn't do that. Is the way your doing it the way Toyota wants it done? Just curious. And whats your opinion on the flush fluids crap tire sells. People tell me they are useless.
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+mike4food I know with the domestic PS pumps if you get air in them they whine like crazy that's why they get you to apply vacuum to them after to bring any air to the surface. This way would remove the need of doing that. I could have turned the wheels on this one too but it really wouldn't have done anything more than what I did. This isn't a Toyota recommended procedure. It's something that a buddy and I came up with and it seems to be doing really well. Saves time and makes money. At the same time the customer is getting a much better Flush.
@7spower9985 жыл бұрын
You need to completely dry it off first before pouring the ATF into the PS reservoir. ATF and brake cleaner don't mix well.
@eleuterioramalho68974 жыл бұрын
yes, that carefull should be done
@LA_Commander9 ай бұрын
Brake cleaner is a solvent and is designed to evaporate very quickly. Just allow it to air dry is fine.
@maxwellhouse19023 жыл бұрын
...and how much does the Mighty Vac evac tool cost? I had really good luck spending like an hour cleaning the reservoir off the car as you did, only starting with WD-40 and plugging the two holes at the bottom Sloshed it all around and let it sit for 20 minutes or so and the WD 40 turned very black. I dumped the used WD 40 out and all the gunk that came out with it and took some long wood shafted Q tips( medical supply house) to scrub/ scrape what I could off the bottom of the reservoir. Sloshed some more fresh WD 40 and repeated a time or two. Then went in with the brake cleaner or even a 50/50 mix of fresh ATF and acetone since the ATF has fantastic detergent properties and the solvent characteristics of the acetone help with getting the crud loose on the areas you can't reach with the long Q tips. Foam swabs work okay too, but some don't like the petroleum and the foam tips soon seperate from the shaft. After sloshing the Acetone/ATF cocktail around, I filled the reservoir with full strength Simple Green to degrease the interior of the reservoir and after sloshing it around, rinsed the interior of the reservoir with hot water. Took a hair dryer on a warm setting to dry out the inside of the unit. A new reservoir from Toyota is $160 wholesale and the Chinese knock offs on ebay are still about half of that price. You can't do anything about the discoloration of the plastic, but this process seemed to be a cost effective method of cleaning the reservoir. Some folkks aren't as anal retentive as I am, but Poweer Steering repairs on a Toyota are astronomical even when you do them yourself. What I needed to learn from your video was which hose was the outlet hose and I thank yo for that!!
@Loudes0124 жыл бұрын
Love your vid, Bought the mighty vac on Amazon.Works,Okay, only thing is the upper hose to the cooler did not suck out any power steering fluid.I did unplug that hose under the reservoir.A lot of fluid came out, black of course.But I tried pumping out fluid from that hose and nothing, no fluid came out I did plug the bottom reservoir. Maybe I pumped out of the incorrect hose. I have a Ford Fusion 2008, 4cylinder engine and of course the video is on a Toyota. Can you give me some insight what i did incorrect. Thanks, I will subscribe and Thumbs up!Lol👍
@ripwff750211 күн бұрын
What city & state do you live in and what would you charge to flush both my power steering fluid & brake fluid? You do this much more thoroughly and better than most. I'm on disability so more difficult for me to do.
@DrachenRitter4 жыл бұрын
Do you really need a vacuum to flush out the fluid or can you just hook up a tube then just turn the steering wheel left to right in the same way?
@zofa3006 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can I use Mobile 1 synthetic AFT instead? or you recommend the Toyota Dexron ATF. Also is this Toyota ATF same as WS ATF for transmission? Thanks
@guidedbygreen14802 жыл бұрын
Whatever your owners manual recommends for power steering fluid
@kalarPhaYar4 жыл бұрын
Do you think I can use manual oil pump( say 500 ml) instead of vacuum pump? Will the pressure be enough to drain the fluid out? Thanks.
@Limeayy7 жыл бұрын
what type of brake clean bottle you use? Is it better than the ones you have to air up? Thumbs up and faved.
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Lime thanks man! I use the brake clean pump bottle because that's what is supplied to me. I prefer the aerosol cans because they have more pressure personally.
@TechCrazy2 жыл бұрын
After you have done that and finally crank up the car and start turning the steering left and right, does the resevoir start to bubble up with air getting released and need to top if off again? And how many quarts of oil would you suggest to keep handy to do this?
@BPoweredLove4 жыл бұрын
Newbie question: Is there not a benefit from having someone turning the steering wheel from lock to lock during this process? If I am picturing where the fluid lies in the system, it would seem to me to be something one would want to do.
@adamxenon82927 күн бұрын
Notice how nobody answers this basic important question 😔
@BPoweredLove27 күн бұрын
@@adamxenon829 Wow, I don't really remember making this comment. As you can tell in my wording, the question is semi-rhetorical. I do think you'd want to try to get out any trapped air.
@kowalski3633 жыл бұрын
Great video
@kamilmubarak13 жыл бұрын
Thx for ur videos, is there much difference between dexron 2 and dexron 3, toyota estima 2002 recommends dexron 2 or dexron , is it ok if i use dexron 3
@joseibarra-oo7wd7 жыл бұрын
bad ass bro keep them coming
@geneyoung80237 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank you 🙂
@alanaho49152 жыл бұрын
So I have a 2007 Tundra withat same type plastic reservoir. Unfortunately I'm had issues getting the lower hose clamp with the pliers (going to buy a 90* pliers). The upper hose is hard for me to pill off. But more discouraging is the stupid plastic holder is NOT sliding out of the metal bracket!!! At any rate I will try again in a few days. Thanks for the video... I search a long time for this useful video. Thank you!
@tyronecole77223 жыл бұрын
Thank you that was informative
@jirojosephesman81756 жыл бұрын
Thx for great video
@herbertmartin43207 жыл бұрын
thanks man great vid by the way
@TheSnapOnToolReview7 жыл бұрын
+Herbert Martin you're very welcome dude. Thank you very much.
@Jason-Jason4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video! +Like
@Ammani-Yat6 жыл бұрын
good job 👏
@tomdederen58933 жыл бұрын
Is it not necessary to turn the weel to get all the old stuff out????
@ShattiUnique6 жыл бұрын
Nice n easy 👍🏼
@beamishlotus72693 жыл бұрын
Will changing the fluid make the loud humming sound that my cooling fan makes while I’m driving my 94 camry v6?