how to do a power steering flush mazda 3

[@008edp]

Your vids always help me with my 3. Always Wanted to work on it myself without taking it anywhere. At 93,000 and will be doing this at 100,000.

[@geocam9763]

Very nice and helpful video. I have a Mazda 3 2010. (bought it used), It has 70K kilometers on the clock. (Canada, so metric rules.) Anyway, it looks like there's some dirt in the reservoir. I've done my best to remove it using paper towel and cleaning it up as best I can from where I can reach the dirt. The PS is fine no issues so far, but I thnk I'll wait for a warm day to replace the fluid. It's -12 C with the wind chill this morning here in Toronto. Your video is very helpful for this issue. Thanks again!

[@ghostlyrich]

awesome stuff its still only -4 only here in van british columbia

[@seblaurencelle]

Thank you ! I did it thanks to your tips. I removed the wheel, better access !

[@benjaminblack5888]

Thank you sir for your excellent video. You saved my son and me about $80.00 from the oil change service company. We also found that they did not replace the plastic guard on correctly and saved ourselves more headache. The wheel liner had to be completely removed, but this was quite easy. The steering fluid was brown and cloudy.

[@squareeyes1117]

Mines at 320,000 just ticked over tonight. My fluid has never been changed. Looks like the sludge they squeeze out of the lungs on anti smoking propaganda lmao

[@light24bulbs]

this is awesome, thank you, you REALLY should have mentioned that this car takes ATF, not power steering fluid

[@scubagravy]

light24bulbs he did

[@ubmixinb360]

Our 09 says Power steering fluid in the book

[@forrestallison1879]

@@scubagravy Oh my mistake. I should have said " In case anyone didn't know.." I must have missed it in the video.

[@lotus956]

My 2011 takes ATF. You’ll be surprised at all the misinformation on many sites. Just read your manual. Different years take different stuff.

[@squareeyes1117]

Mazda 3 bk takes ATF Dex 3, 4 or 6. It can also take ford compliant power steering fluid as well as even 10w20 or 5w20 engine oil.

[@budman991]

Thanks for this video, I just finished flushing my Mazda 3 following your steps.

[@atxjax1]

This is the way I did it. 1. Raise the car and put it on jackstands, 2.empty out your resevoir, 3 disconnect the return line as this gentleman did. Then connect a clear tubing hose to the return line and run it into a container. 4. Fill the reservoir 5. Turn on car and have a helper keep pouring some Dexron III into the resevoir 6. Fluid will run through the clear hose. Keep on running car and moving steering side to side until fluid coming out of return line is clear and the new fluid being poured in.

[@andyfumo8931]

I Sounds great to get every bit of old oil out, like a trans flush, however it appears in practice this method, as with a trans fluid change, is more accurate to reduce instances of overfill

[@MyKonaRC]

Is this the same for electric power steering too? Drain the electricity into a bucket and fill it back up with battery juice?

[@vincecamilleri]

It's very informative, but I would have removed the wheel to get better access - it's only 3 minutes more to do so.

[@TaiKHUN-zg8vl]

Hi just wanted to thank you for this great vidéo. Very useful and well détailed from scratch. Thanks and keep going ! Cheers

[@aaronsykora8702]

Great video, just flushed my wife's power steering. The wheel well was a pain, so I had to pry the bumper down a little. But everything worked.

[@SteveSmartiMartinez]

How would you clean the reservoir filter on the Mazda 3?

[@RydeR-89]

Greats videos! But noticing your tires, I’m pretty sure you have them rotating the wrong direction we the right side

[@bartek2028]

Is it not better to fill up continuous new Fluid in the reservoir at the drain process when the hose is off? so that the Servo Pump doesn't run dry and no air comes inside the lines?

[@pedecia]

Will the new fluid not come out aswell from the disconnected hose? How would you know when the new fluid reaches the disconnected hose? Plugging it off with your finger perhaps and let the new fluid reach the bottom slowly while somebody else fills the reservoir? Would be good this method to use some of the fluid to flush out some left impurities inside the reservoir or pump itself I think.....

[@henryorantes9913]

Didn't need to programming the pump after do that?

[@ibmtpx24]

Would taking off the front passenger side wheel help? Would jack the car up help with flushing while turning the steering wheel?

[@curtishouseman9542]

Is your tire rotation going the wrong way?

[@ubmixinb360]

If your tires are rotated correctly, they should run in opposite direction at some point....Front drivers goes to back drivers..then when back drivers goes to front passenger the rotation is different

[@TMAsince2017]

Your power steering fluid is still in good condition why change?

[@1uptospeed]

thanks for the fast reply ghostlyrich. great info. you must be a mazda mechanic!

[@brendameloche5262]

Wherr is the power steering fluid pump in a 2008 mazda tribute

[@TheManofsorrows]

Why don’t you remove the wheel?

[@MinhDangcraft]

This helped me with my car granted it's an 85 RX-7 which makes things simpler since it's ancient lol.

[@deonduran7389]

What year is this car !?!!

[@miguelpereira4117]

Hola amigo. Buen video. Recuerdas cuánto aceite ocupaste en todo el proceso?

[@pingviinishalalalaa]

Hi! I changed Mazda’s steering oils, and all went well. Now, however, steering reacts strangely and sometimes steering warning light goes on. Liquid level remains the same all the time, and I there isn't any leak on the system. Could it be that there is air in the system? Can you please help me.

[@ghostlyrich]

pinq- it sounds like air i would re change the fluid but re use the new fluid that comes out

[@pingviinishalalalaa]

I try that with new oil (Castrol ATF Multivehicle 3309 1l) and it didn't help...

[@TheManofsorrows]

So how do you dispose of the dirty fluid?

[@ghostlyrich]

Local oil change shop will probably take it. If not, you have to look up what facility Will take it near you.

[@1uptospeed]

good job their ghostlyrich. i like the low cost funnel. ps does the 2005 mazda 3 with factory air have the cabin filter? my owners manual shows the air filter only .thanks alot .

[@ghostlyrich]

yep you will have a cabin air filter but there might just be empty plates no actual filters in there. you can always replace the empty trim plates with them. i only know of it because people told me they found filter trims with out any filters being in there so they just replaced the blanks with filters :D hope that helps

[@jamesjimjr.4727]

I've replaced my power steering pump and still have stiff steering when reverse it's fine and but I bdrive it's hard to steer and shakes woddles above 50mphs

[@Gfuel841]

I know this has nothing to do with power steering flush but I wanted to know how do I stop the beeping noise when I put my key in the ignition in my mazda 3 because it get's annoying sometimes. ????

[@Palestinietis]

I have Mazda 3 2010, I been in a minor front end collision, the car was standing for 7 months, I recharged the battery and turned the car on but the steering wheel doesn't want to turn at all!! Even though the power steering fluid is to the max level, What do you think the problem is?

[@FixItYerself]

it sounds like your electric power steering pump is seized or it's not getting power. Also, it won't run if your battery dips to 9v.

[@RamonIvanAvila]

is it the same set up for a mazda 5 2009?...looks the same

[@Amelia-cz7rf]

I need to replace my pump and flush the system. Should I replace the pump first or flush the system first?

[@galvanicpictures]

Is this need to change fluid unique to Mazda 3's or to cars with electro-hydraulic assisted steering (electric power steering pumps) ? Haven't really seen this before on any of my cars with belt-driven power steering.

[@rsvihla]

Wouldn’t it be easier if you removed the wheel?

[@erickenriquez3035]

how often should you change the power steering fluid? the manual just says to check but not replace it

[@ghostlyrich]

after flushing the system and smelling burnt mercon 5 in there i would suggest changing it every 100 000km so it gives your power steering better fluid to keep it cool and work with

[@FixItYerself]

I have 3 Mazda5's with 200,000 miles on them and I don't think the power steering has ever been changed. One of them occasionally has issues with the power steering drawing too much amperage; I don't know if it's due to fluid that has like 1 million km on it, but it wouldn't hurt to change the fluid at the same time you change your transmission atf.

[@kwabenaopoku2440]

hello, i watched your post on how to flush power steering fluid in mazda 3. my problem is after I changed the hubs of my 2010 mazda 3 the steering wheel has become harder to turn when driving and the indicator light is constantly on. how do i fix it?

[@Coxis67]

What aftermarket stereo is that?

[@sterlynali6679]

Could you do ah video on how to change the transmission cvt fluid .good video man keep it up

[@dmvideos7913]

Would this work on a Mazda 3 2011 model , or is there Any changes on models compared to yours ??

[@original2k]

i need to seriously get this done on my '09 speed3, our cars are slightly different under the hood (the reservoir is smaller) but i wasn't sure which hose needed to be disconnected under the car, i think that much is the same at least

[@jarquin305]

Have you ever had problems with your ps pump or the ps light has ever been on?

[@ghostlyrich]

nope

[@BadBoyDj242]

okay so i have an 08 mazda 3 and my power steering light come on when i turn the steering wheel all the way so i thought maybe i should change the fluid i did that but it still comes on when i turn my steering wheel all the way what might be the problem

[@mathewmezzei556]

Having issues with my 2012 mazda3 with its power steering. The fluid is at max but power steering warning light is on and pump makes a slight whining sound when I try to turn. Car is at 60K so should I try flushing the power steering fluid before attempting to get a new pump? Tried to have someone else look at the car yesterday and of course it worked with no problems but again this morning didn't work. Any thoughts?

[@ghostlyrich]

+Mathew Mezzei take it in you should be under basic warrenty at mazda still i believe

[@mathewmezzei556]

ghostlyrich I bought it used from Hertz with a limited warranty that expired 1 month ago if course, thanks for the quick response!

[@ghostlyrich]

+Mathew Mezzei manufacturer warrenty is valid on used and new cars. Call mazda give them your vin. They will let you know

[@FixItYerself]

why not just disconnect the line that's under the car? It's easy to access and you don't have to tear apart the front of your Mazda, which is kind of a pita. just curious

[@richardacol4777]

though mazda cars use desame kind of power steering fluid?

[@TanJiro-st6lm]

What did you replace your stock radio with ? (Offtopic)

[@belowaverage7539]

THANK YOU!!! Saved me $150 !!!

[@andxyzt]

I find it easier to disconnect the hose from the rack itself, so you don't need to teardown the wheel arch

[@axltobe2]

What type of fluid did you use Rich?

[@erickenriquez3035]

How many quarts did you use?

[@TomyCroSound]

Greeting! Have you felt any benefit after replacing oil, lighter wheel, or the like?

[@edmondnera3532]

It could have been better if you had let the new oil flush in the system since you took the tube out already..but this is a good stuff ;)..thanks for sharing

[@SurferSandman]

What type and how much fluid did you use? Also what year is your 3?

[@Freemarkets1236]

check the manual. Mine says ATF-M-V which is actually Mazda MF transmission fluid. Not Mercon V

[@FixItYerself]

Use M5 fluid. it's cheap on amzn.to/30UXy1c

[@henryliu8518]

is it ok to leave the reservoir empty when flushing the fluid out?

[@nickkaraoke2128]

No, you want to keep fluid in it to prevent pump from running dry as well as prevent air getting in and to help push the old out.

[@andycobra49aor]

Thank you sir, I have the same type of vehicle, I was looking for video like this, thanks Respectfully; Andy

[@sreejithnalan2281]

Hi .bro .,my mazda3 .1doubt. coolant tank empty everytime because engine stopping again not started .what problem bro.? Pls reply.

[@FixItYerself]

Your coolant is empty?

[@008edp]

And is there a specific fluid to use for the mazdas?

[@zacherymartinez8600]

Hey 008 how has working on the mazda3 goin just wondering got mine torn to pieces.on the 1st buying clutch kit, all 3 engine mounts, replacing muffler tip, and doing these fluid flushes

[@Isotope1213]

008edp redline d4 atf meets mazda 3 requirement

[@zacherymartinez8600]

ty ima check it out

[@Fojiarain]

helo sir i have problem in Mazda3 2005 P1369 this cod show in computer can u help me plz

[@vince_only_way_is_up]

Rather than take the clip off, i just lossen the 17 mm nut at the top of the steering pipe. Much easier but fluid goes everywhere especially if you turn engine on.

[@gondanie27]

Did you use dexron III or mercon V?

[@ghostlyrich]

Mercon 5

[@gondanie27]

Thanks, Im following your step by step method.

[@gondanie27]

Hey man, Thanks for the tutorial, i changed the power Stearing fluid using tu Flushing method. Thanks alot. Im working on swaping the radio now. I just got done installing new HID headlight. It came out really nice

[@ghostlyrich]

sweet stuff man

[@licungR]

Chrisfix should've done it this way, no need to start up the car, also if you drain from the bottom, instead of sucking from the top, all contaminants, grit, etc drop down

[@Westcoastbulletexp]

Hey do you still have your Mazda 3?

[@ghostlyrich]

Westcoastbulletexp i was in car accident with it last year unfortunately and the insurance company wrote it off i have a video on the damage if you look at the last videos on the mazda 3 playlist

[@Westcoastbulletexp]

ghostlyrich So is the power steering on this car just a pump and has no connection to the drive belt? My power steering went out and I ordered a new one, a pump with electric frame attached. Do you think that should do the job?

[@tommyestridge9301]

Since you had the car jacked up, it looks like it would be more convenient to remove the wheel.

[@benjaminblack5888]

Tommy Estridge Wheel is not in the way. Just leave it alone.

[@AudreysKitchen]

​@@benjaminblack5888sure looks like it's in the way

[@wolveric0]

How much fluid did you use?

[@calliegann5369]

At 9:17-9:18 into the video, looking at the reflection of you on your car it looks like you got a doobie in your ear? Lol. I have not a clue of why or how i managed to see that but hells to the yeah

[@FlyByFrancis]

thanks man!

[@francismorales8926]

can I also use DEXTRON III?

[@nickkaraoke2128]

It should work, Mazda's call for ATF for the power steering fluid, which is Mazda M-V for me, but which isn't very common. Any multi vehicle ATF should be fine as power steering doesn't have the same requirements as an automatic transmission.

[@AzNightmare]

Near the end of the video when you started the engine, I've noticed the steering fluid is above the "MAX" line. Is that by mistake?

[@mtraven23]

great tutorial, found it very helpful. but, bruh, pull the wheel off!

[@pingpong9656]

I would do three things different. 1) Remove wheel to make access easier. 2) Raise both front tires of the ground to make pumping fluid easier with steering wheel. 3) Block ONLY the flex return tube going up to reservoir, so I can fill reservoir back up with fresh fluid, and then pump it through by moving steering left/right. This will flush all the old fluid out if the metal return line and avoid getting lots of air in system. Once you start seeing fresh fluid coming out, unblock flex hose and put it back on metal return line quickly.

[@alexandermoczygemba8530]

how do you reset the power stering light on a 2010 Mazda 3

[@cjg5174]

Unplug the battery count to ten plug it back in

[@luisriverosu]

Excellent Job !!

[@jregal3309]

Dude forget the power steering fluid, your engine mount is literally cracked in two and staring at us......... How can you tolerate the vibration and jerking? those FOMOCO mounts are garbage and I have changed several. The other two are probably trashed as well since you been driving it like that. Good luck.

[@ghostlyrich]

You only have 1 video here of many all 3 mounts were changed. :)

[@arteymanoschile]

gracias

[@menol1421]

good work keep doing more videos their helping me alot ,, and im sure their helping others... GJ

[@ghostlyrich]

Thanks bud

[@IvanJCastro]

Not the same for a mazdaspeed 3

[@uNabL3]

What's the difference?

[@shawnhanks6071]

Thanks

[@jcgalarzao]

Thanks help me alote

[@zacherymartinez8600]

Love these videos got my mazda tore apart. I say fuck hayes mechanic books. turn to richs videos. still trying to find video on removing transmission. have to replace clutch kit. any suggestions bro. still respect the book. has all the specs

[@Mazza666]

0:18 turkey baster

[@wiggyb854]

Take the bloody wheel off

[@1124victor]

remove the tire next time Einstein

[@McFlyGuitarsandStuff]

How about just suck the fluid out of the reservoir, refill it, run it for a while.Then do that a couple more time's.

[@shawnhanks6071]

martin vaccaro The max line is hard to get to. When you remove the cap the reservoir narrows down just above the max line which makes getting even a turkey baster impossible

[@flipztuh24]

U talked too much!

[@RGE_Music]

more info > less info

[@thecoffiehigh]

This guy doesn't even know what he's doing. It's electric power steering. The car needs to be running

[@applepoop10]

That curb rash on your wheels tho. :(