Toyota Tundra Power Steering Fluid Flush

[@Slappnweewee]

Was just told by Big O Tires they wanted $531 to do this and coolant and I said no and immediately found this video. Thank you so much!

[@rudythecuban1589]

All these years later and your video was truly an asset to maintaining my 2018 tundra. Kudos and thank you . By the way, it is cheaper to use an extra quart to do this than to pay for a shop or dealer service department. Once again, thank you.

[@tundrav8georgia]

2014 up relocated to the drivers side upper our location is different

[@666dynomax]

that is a good point... never thought of it that way...

[@tardeliesmagic]

I did my 2002 Yaris with 80,000 miles last year like this 3 times not 5 times,it came out clean too,I used a plastic turkey baster thou...did the job.

[@jcberb]

I suck out the the fluid in the reservoir every oil change and replace it with new fluid. I've done that with all my vehicles. And it keeps the fluid nice and red.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

👌😙 Good idea !

[@Luckingsworth]

A little excessive but hell yeah

[@nickstosz6730]

I love your videos, we need more for the toyota tundra, keep them coming..

[@thinshavings]

The way I do my Toyota PS systems: Raise front wheels off the ground. Evacuate all fluid out of reservoir. Disconnect return line at reservoir and plug reservoir opening with 3/8 tubing. Put end of return line into a container. Fill reservoir with clean fluid. Do not start engine. Turn steering wheel until fluid drops in reservoir, fill and repeat until you put in 1.5 quarts of clean fluid. Easy.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

thanks for sharing

[@kalani1987]

That's the right procedure. But he does it the lazy way or most of his viewers can't handle that

[@lizziemoo2502]

I just found you recently by searching diy's for my Tundra. Lots of informative and easy way to perform certain services. Thank you so much.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome, my pleasure

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks ,I did this about 4 times and it made a big difference.

[@mitch1847]

ATF fluid is very cheap and easy to get. Do this method every 20 - 25k miles and never need to disconnect anything. Takes 30 minutes and super easy.

[@MahkOlson]

Great video, straight to the point and informative

[@zachb5508]

I really like your videos. You give real world DIY type advice/work. Thanks.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome...

[@markreynolds3850]

Nice job of explaining things.

[@davidspl]

Nice video it was very informing keep doing those video is good to learn how to do different things on your maintenance on your car

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

More coming....

[@name13119]

Thanks! Was worried I'd have to take everything apart on my 07

[@LVang152]

I usually disconnect the return line and keep add fluid back until I see clear

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Nice....thanks for sharing

[@nickmccain6598]

I use an old shampoo pump mechanism to pump all my fluid out. Sometimes they break but i just clean my hair more :)

[@berryreading4809]

I use a large turkey baster size syringe, very handy for 1,000 different uses, I usually add a piece of 3/8" od clear tubing about 12" long, the seals in mine are apparently indestructible and resistant to every chemical in my shop 😄👍

[@asaffarfar1529]

Need to do this to my 2017 Tundra. Might be rather soon with 20,000 miles but rather do it sooner then later.

[@liperonus]

Correct,it should be done before the fluid changes it's shade of red.Once that happens,the seals in the pump are already hard and brittle, and when you put the new transmission fluid in it naturally, being ATF, starts to clean the inside of the rack and pinion and the power steering pump, resulting in seals leaking and pump failure.

[@nickstosz6730]

Love your videos, like that they are tundra specific. Perfectly informative...

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Thank you

[@null046]

I'm doing ny 07 tundra right now, im doing it this way, have seen the other way with the return line. I may need to fill my reservoir more to the top, i have ruj thru 3 quarts of valvoline so far, just bought 3 more. It was nasty dark the first flush, has gotten less dark thru 3 quarts worth, but not bright red yet. I can see the differences between refill and drain, i use a light thru the reservoir to see thru it. Still got mor flushing to do. Dex 3 atf is what i used and what the cap says and manual. I bought some crap from a toyota dealer called mag 1, i didn't use it, it wasn't atf fluid or red.

[@soundynamix]

Very informative. Keep them DIY tundra videos coming.

[@vlarep2]

Excellent. I'm going to do it one of these days. Very good video.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always

[@MR-nz5pg]

Siphon and refill the P/S fluid reservoir every time you change the oil. I have maintained a lot of Toyotas and they all work well with either Dex-III or P/S Fluid. You just want to be sure to use only one of these.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

thanks for sharing

[@BigShastaKen]

Don't be ridiculous...Every oil change?

[@brandonrogers1427]

Big Shasta you just extract the fluid one time (not 3-5 times) so essentially the same as a full flush every 20-35K miles.

[@liperonus]

No,use ATF only. If the manual calls for ATF, it's in your best interest to use ATF only. If the book calls for power steering fluid it's in your best interest to use power steering fluid. Do not believe what MR is telling you. Do not mix the fluids and use only what the manufacturer specifically tells you to use. It's not one or the other.

[@nicholaspetre1]

I got a new Toyota Tundra 2021 and whatever bullshit is written in manual about Dexron 3, I clearly see that it is yellowish color P/s fluid in the system right now, not ATF. I cannot mix them. What is the p/s fluid that your recommend for Tundra? Thanks

[@BigFiveJack]

Excellent Description of your process!

[@undefeatedgod]

awesome, keep up the great job!

[@EnriqueSonora]

Thank you for a an easy way to do this.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome...

[@fourbirdstos]

Great video. Detailed and easy to follow. Thank you. : )

[@drnanang]

Great video. How many qts do I need for my 08 sequoia 5.7L

[@ripripdmup2593]

Thank you for the video!

[@nicholaspetre1]

In my Tundra 2021 it is not ATF inside the system. It is some kind of P/s fluid

[@markreynolds3850]

Good information and video content,thanks for sharing.

[@pecosb5221]

Very good video just talk the necessary not like other guys talk to much, very help full I subscribed .Good job mate....

[@zorroxyx7653]

it's great Idia.. good job

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video. Great information explained.

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

Thanks for the video. It's really appreciated. Can u tell me which vacume pump you just used to suck out the fluid here ?? I need to buy one of this . Thank you

[@DrRimmer]

Thanks for sharing this video. Do you have to bleed the system for air pockets.

[@scandia67]

When you turn the steering wheel back and forth, like he demonstrates in the video, it bleeds the system.

[@rudedogii]

All ways good stuff! Thank You!

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome....

[@garyadams2822]

I’m wondering where I can get a pump just like that one. Thanks

[@saullicona6656]

Thanks very much for this video

[@ttvills]

Nice video, lots of information!! Where could I get a pump like that? I need to to do mine!!

[@dga5396]

Harbor Freight Have them

[@tashahopkins6852]

Ebay was cheaper

[@nono77291]

Your video is of great help . Thank you

[@vim_usr2753]

I did this method with my 4runner that has 45k miles on it. The first evacuation was quite dark. The second was pretty red. The third was bright red like the new bottle of ATF. I stopped there based on how it looked. I only used about 1/2 a quart. Should I keep evacuating it if it looks bright red? I thought I would have had to use more ATF to get it to look this good. Am I missing something?

[@jabendroth2]

I had the same experience with my 2018 Tundra (35k miles). I kept going based on what was suggested in the video, but it was bright red after the third evacuation.

[@jonathanalcantar663]

for a tundra SR52016 use that type of oil I have a doubt friend

[@kalani1987]

You could have jacked up the subframe from the front middle of the truck

[@stevep5736]

Awesome video. Thank you 🙏

[@kdaltex]

I had straw colored steering fluid in. After siphoning the fluid in the resevoir and turning the wheel 10 times it came out cherry red. Is the fluid not cycling? Why? I tried 20 more turns and no change in color.

[@Cilos21]

Hey I have a squeaking noise from my tundra sort of by my vane pump it could be my serpentine belt or tensioner so I'm replacing both but have you ever ran into power steering pump go bad on 08 Tundra 5.7 liter v8 or ever heard them squeaking

[@saullicona6656]

You are the best

[@melcoeb]

Thanks for the DIY video. I would assume this method will work with all cars as well. How often should you flush power steering fluid?

[@kalani1987]

At least every 2 years

[@stevenmaestas5729]

Awesome video! Very informative 😁 Thank you.

[@mendozar93]

So I tried this today and I only had to extract the fluid 2 times before it came out bright red. I haven’t changed the fluid in 8 years! How come it only took me 2 times to get bright red fluid? Shouldn’t it have taken more times?

[@LAactor]

Then your system is clean! You did the job and the truck rewarded you.

[@samuellott6297]

Did you get that hand pump to extract the steering fluid from a auto store? Thats cool. This way seems so much easier. They want almost $200 for a power steering flush for my 2018 Tundra

[@mled31611]

Great video

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Thank you

[@henryli520]

Isn’t some throttle body/butterfly valve been coated with certain special film at factory? Some caution needed while in solvent cleaning process? Old dog

[@liperonus]

No

[@jasonpark1613]

I do not understand using ATF instead of power steering fluid?

[@kdaltex]

Is it neccessary to jack it up? can i turn the wheel on the ground since the engine is on in this method

[@brucevannguyen]

Excellent 👍 video

[@petelopez5826]

I have a 2016 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 and I have a cold start whine. I think it’s the powering steering unit. What is the best way to change the power steering unit? I already flushed the system hoping to correct the issue with no luck. I also thought it was the idler pulley and belt tensioner pulley so I changed those also. I’m planning on changing the pump tomorrow.

[@cparkerz2968]

Did this resolve your issue I am experiencing a whine at cold start also but am suspecting it has to do with the secondary air injection pumps which is known for failures on the tundra.

[@petelopez5826]

C Parkerz It ended up being my alternator. It took me 3 hours to change it myself.

[@liperonus]

The air injection pumps are for cold start only,to bring temperature up on the oxygen sensors faster.They run for approximately 30 to 45 seconds. On the V8 the blowers are located between the engine and the firewall. On the V6 model the blowers are located in the passenger side wheel well. They are not the source of your whining at startup. And they were only an issue on the earlier tundras that had no condensate drain, failure was due to corrosion over time. And when either the blowers or the injection valve fails you will get a check engine light and the truck will go into safe mode.

[@migueldorantes7169]

Did you pour in a few times and was steering for a while and drained it again and repeated until you got clean fluid ?

[@markkoons7488]

I gather a turkey baster would also work but what would I search online to find evacuation pumps on the order of yours?

[@mikebarnea4789]

Search MIghtyVac fluid evacuator looks like its around $70

[@octavianomora5712]

Great 👍 video.

[@franki5506]

My 08 tundra is stiff turning, and sometimes, it won't come back from the left turn. I'm not sure if changing the fluid will help. The level seems good, cold, and hot. Any advice? Thank you

[@saullicona6656]

I have a question I have a Toyota Tundra 2000 can you tell me what kind of oil I can put

[@saullicona6656]

I talking about motor oil

[@liperonus]

Unfortunately by the time the fluid is brown or black,(burnt)doing the flush is much too late. The sludge build up inside the rack and pinion, cannot be removed.

[@angelespichan2018]

thats like saying just because i’m gonna eat again i’m not gonna brush my teeth

[@liperonus]

@@angelespichan2018 you make no sense, not even comparable

[@1420MHZ]

When you empty the reservoir completely, doesn't that introduce air into the lines? I do it similarly in my 3rd gen 4Runner except I use turkey baster or a large syringe to suck out the old fluid (not until fully empty) and replace it with new, about 10 times until the fluid I'm sucking out is nice and red and not black like before. Like you said it wastes a lot of fluid but it's the least messy option.

[@mohammedrahman6046]

No don't empty the reservoir.

[@RomanKozlov007]

Thank you 🙏

[@usche1]

Thanks

[@saullicona6656]

Nice video

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Thank you....

[@xdivineHART]

Will this help with the whinning noise coming from the vane pump?

[@Axonn5]

I plan on changing my power steering fluid this weekend on my 14' Tundra, but I do not have Dexron III but what I do have is Prestone full synthetic power steering fluid Asian. Is that okay to use or not?

[@liperonus]

Do not use ps fluid in place of ATF.Both fluids are drastically different and perform different roles in automobiles.

[@symoonstar23]

Is tht full synthetic fluid? How many litres needed?

[@DoctorRennie]

I noticed you used ATF this time but you usually use power steering fluid for these flushes. What made you decide to change to ATF?

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Long story...should make video about it !

[@DoctorRennie]

Toyota Maintenance definitely, I like to hear about the different options and opinions. 😁

[@analogdragon4709]

Manual

[@liperonus]

Toyota for the Tundra,calls for ATF in the power steering system only,do not use power steering fluid.Both fluids have different properties.

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

He ducked up basically

[@eurovan03]

What type of fluid can I use? There are so many kind of dextron auto store sell

[@kalani1987]

Follow your owner's manual

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Follow your owners manual

[@litoloco4fish]

Dear sr..please in my 2008 tundra v8 5.7..I did a water pump, belt, tensioner, idler pulley. While doing to work I noticed power steering pulley has a tiny bit of in/ out movement. Not side to side only in/out.. I was wondering if that is normal for tundra on power steering pulley..if it's not normal is it possible to replace pulley alone or do I need to replace whole power steering pump?? Thank you dear sr👍🏼👍🏼

[@liperonus]

You have to replace the whole pump which comes with a new pulley already installed on the pump. The pulley is not where the play is, the play is coming from the shaft and the bearing that the pulley is attached to

[@litoloco4fish]

@@liperonus thank you Jerry!!! 👊🏼👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@1ronhall]

Keep it clean ...... change with the correct fluids ..... You’ll be paid in dividends!

[@ko6128]

Can you mess it up by pulling out too much fluid and inducing air into the system?

[@LAactor]

No. Only way you can mess up is to start the car before you refill. Air does not go into the system like that. There is still fluid in the hoses and turning the wheel from lock to lock purges any out of the line that could try to get in via the top hose anyway.

[@LAactor]

Do the procedure just like he shows you and you will be fine. Don't let the system run low on fluid, ever.

[@ricksanchez3867]

My driveway is on a bit of a slope so im not sure my fluid level is exact after refilling, how bad is it to overfill the power steering fluid slightly?

[@kalani1987]

Not bad at all

[@nrauglubneejvue7350]

Can show how to change Nissan sentra sr 2012 power steering fluid thanks

[@kalani1987]

Same procedure. Pump out then in. Repeat till fluid looks new

[@csoukup06]

Can’t find DEX II or III, can DEX VI be used?

[@SeahawkAz]

Yes

[@Squddle]

I had to replace the powersteering reservoir on my 2006 highlander and now the steering makes a whining sound. The fluid level also goes up when the engine is running. I think I got air in the system, how do I fix it?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

▶I believe turning the wheel with the reservoir cap off removes air. There should be no bubbles .

[@liperonus]

The whining noise is from the pump.

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Raise the front of your vehicle get the tires off the ground, open your reservoir cap, and with the vehicle OFF turn your wheel lock to lock (left to right) ~12 times. This will burp your system of air. Check for leaks also

[@Squddle]

@@guidedbygreen1480 Thanks! I tried that and alot of other ideas, but nothing worked. I found out much later that the reservoir I got from the auto parts store was bad. It looked fine, but when I put the old one back on, everything worked as it was supposed to. I spent hours with the front wheels off the ground turning the wheel back and forth, sometimes a hundred times each time, but to no avail. Turns out I had a bad reservoir from the store.

[@guidedbygreen1480]

@@Squddle wow, that's wild. I usually try to stick w/ OEM, but you'd think with a simple reservoir that aftermarket would be sufficient. Ah well glad you figured it out despite the exhaustive efforts im sure. Bastards!

[@jarrydvanhoy]

In your video you displayed 3 bottles (~3 liters) of ATF fluid. Did you actually use that much, less, or more?

[@kalani1987]

You need less than 1 qt of fluid to fill the reservoir

[@corces96]

Can I use Toyota ATF WS for my power steering

[@liperonus]

No

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Follow your owners manual

[@nicholaspetre1]

no you cant, use toyota dexron : 00718-atf00

[@saullicona6656]

I mean motor oil

[@zeldonzz3961]

Can i use honda genuine ATF in toyota streering?

[@kalani1987]

I wouldn't

[@liperonus]

No,Dex only

[@BigShastaKen]

OH NO....Great job but the lid was put on backwards....the words are upside down when looking at the cap from the front...This would never do on my vehicles.

[@kalani1987]

You're kidding right? As long as the cap locks on the reservoir, no need to worry

[@liperonus]

Yes,he's kidding.

[@craw405]

Thanks for the vid!