Fantastic video. I have had mine professionally flushed and the change color quickly back black. You taking off the reservoir is the delta of correctly removing the old fluid. This is simple and thank you. Kyle
no need to go underneath the car. Basically take the return hose (the thinner one) from the reservoir and put its tip inside a bottle. turn the steering wheel lock to lock while the front wheels are lifted. all the fluid will go out. plug the inlet on the reservoir, fill it up again and repeat it until you get clear fluid. I like your videos btw.
@@WJHandyDad that is weird. I always use the same technique on all my cars (except my Chargers) and it worked. Even I flushed the PSF on my 03 CVPI after reading your comment, no issues :)
Hi, about about how many times is the flushing repeat recommended? I have an 03 grand marquis with 68k miles and I’m gathering info for all fluid flushes. I have 10 quarts of Mercon V on my shopping list for a pan drop + new filter job and power steering flush, I’m hoping that’s enough? Thanks in advance.
@@ManzoNineThree 10 qts should be plenty for what you are wanting to do. If you install a transmission drain plug you can do a second drain and refill after a couple weeks on your transmission. A pan drop should drain somewhere between 3-6 qts. The power steering system probably only holds 2-3 qts total fluid. You could buy 12 qts instead of 10 if you want to be safe to do a second (or third) transmission drain and refill
I wish my power steering fluid reservoir was in as easy location as yours. It's also nice that you can see the fluid level from the side of the reservoir instead of having to use the awful cap dipstick mine has.
By no means subscribe to my line of reasoning without doing your research... I went to Tractor Supply and bought a gallon of standard tractor hydraulic fluid for a mower transmission. It was cheap, and I had some left over. A while later decided to change my Crown Victoria power steering fluid. I thought "well, the power steering system reaches a certain psi and temperature, this tractor fluid is rated for said parameters, so why not?" I replaced my old black and gritty fluid for new standard tractor hydraulic fluid. 20,000 miles later, no leaks are present, and the steering is tight and responsive. There is no way I'd bring that stuff near my transmission , though.
I have done this fix on many cars of the decades. People laugh, but fluid wears out. I have commonly done the alternate method by siphoning the fluid out of the tank, replacing it then repeating until the noise goes away.
I follow a different method. There are two tubings go on the reservoir: the feed and drain tubings. Basically one feeds the system, and the other returns. I disconnect the return tubing, clog its spot on the reservoir. I put the return tubing into a bottle. add the fluid in the reservoir, someone turns the steering wheel and the old fluid goes to the bottle. When I get a clean fluid from the return tubing, I put it back on the reservoir, top it off, and I am done.
@@carado1984 No sir, you need to run the vehicle, and immediately turn the steering wheel lock to lock (all the way left and then to the right or vice versa. no need to center it back), and then turn off the engine. Whole old fluid will be out. For your reference: there are two tubings connected to the reservoir. The thinner one (which is closer to the radiator) is the one you need to disconnect.
Right on Handy Dad, How long have you been hoarding that Super Tech Mercon V? I bet you got them bottles for $0.99 a quart, instead of the current $5. Lol -Chuck
@@WJHandyDad Meijer has a deal now. If you buy $40 valvoline product from them, you get $10 off. Here is what I did: I got 5+1 qts valvoline oil, and a 1qts mercon v atf. I got $10 off. There is another $5 from valvoline if you buy an engine oil from them. So at the end I got 6qts full synthetic engine oil and 1qt mercon V atf roughly for $26.
@@ee-xp5lgMy Walmart doesn't have any Mercon V. I bought the generic O'Reilly Auto Parts version for $10 per quart today. O'Reilly was selling the Valvoline Mercon V for $14 per quart.
I tried getting the air out of my system like that after changing my pump and i could never get the steering Butter smooth how it was before, not sure what I did wrong prolly gonna rent a vacuum pump and try that
Do you have a video for that? I changed my upper and lower intermediate shaft and my steering wheel it extra loose and it feels like it’s not steering correctly. I need help
after changing my transmission fluid last night my power steering fluid smelled somewhat burnt and would like to know if it needs changed or if it's normal?
I just removed my rack and pinion to replace it, the new one says I need to flush and bleed the power steering. I assume I need to put the new rack and pinion in first? Probably should have done the flush and bleed before removing the old rack and pinion?
as part of the removal procedure, you will drain all the fluid. Then when you install the new one you will refill and bleed the system. Only reason to do it before changing the rack would be to see if your issues were caused by bad fluid as opposed to bad rack, but once you remove the old rack you're going to have to refill and bleed the system. Good luck... hope it goes smoothly for you.
@@WJHandyDad new rack came filled with fluid, I took off and cleaned reservoir, unhooked the big hose from pump, drained it, turned back and forth with the hose off then hooked everything up and filled. Just need to run it and turn with cap off the reservoir to bleed air correct? Thanks for your help, several of your videos have helped alot.
Fantastic video. I have had mine professionally flushed and the change color quickly back black. You taking off the reservoir is the delta of correctly removing the old fluid.
This is simple and thank you. Kyle
Just changed my pump and was looking for an easier way to flush the system. Thanks for the video, it’s going to save me a lot of frustration.
no need to go underneath the car. Basically take the return hose (the thinner one) from the reservoir and put its tip inside a bottle. turn the steering wheel lock to lock while the front wheels are lifted. all the fluid will go out. plug the inlet on the reservoir, fill it up again and repeat it until you get clear fluid.
I like your videos btw.
I've used your method on other vehicles but it didn't work for me on the Vic when I tried it. Don't know why
@@WJHandyDad that is weird. I always use the same technique on all my cars (except my Chargers) and it worked. Even I flushed the PSF on my 03 CVPI after reading your comment, no issues :)
yeah, I thought it was weird too
Hi, about about how many times is the flushing repeat recommended? I have an 03 grand marquis with 68k miles and I’m gathering info for all fluid flushes. I have 10 quarts of Mercon V on my shopping list for a pan drop + new filter job and power steering flush, I’m hoping that’s enough? Thanks in advance.
@@ManzoNineThree 10 qts should be plenty for what you are wanting to do. If you install a transmission drain plug you can do a second drain and refill after a couple weeks on your transmission. A pan drop should drain somewhere between 3-6 qts. The power steering system probably only holds 2-3 qts total fluid. You could buy 12 qts instead of 10 if you want to be safe to do a second (or third) transmission drain and refill
yup I need this done now.... I never really thought on how, but this will get me going now!
Was the electric one you put on no good?
@@htx_donut_patrol4628 he may be commenting to help me on the algorithm. I do that for all my friends.
@@WJHandyDad ah cause I’m kinda curious about the electric power steering and was trying to see if I should get the electric or replace the pump
what about it BST? Is the electric a winner or stick to traditional?
@@WJHandyDad I would have to say the Tesla powe rone is the move ... If doesnt cause air bubble secretly when its starts to go bad
You are the man. The crown vic man here in the uk
Thanks. Simple, easy. I will be doing this soon.
I wish my power steering fluid reservoir was in as easy location as yours. It's also nice that you can see the fluid level from the side of the reservoir instead of having to use the awful cap dipstick mine has.
is it a GM 3800?
@@mkilic10 lol howd u know
Using this video today. Thanks for taking the time to film.
By no means subscribe to my line of reasoning without doing your research...
I went to Tractor Supply and bought a gallon of standard tractor hydraulic fluid for a mower transmission. It was cheap, and I had some left over. A while later decided to change my Crown Victoria power steering fluid.
I thought "well, the power steering system reaches a certain psi and temperature, this tractor fluid is rated for said parameters, so why not?"
I replaced my old black and gritty fluid for new standard tractor hydraulic fluid. 20,000 miles later, no leaks are present, and the steering is tight and responsive. There is no way I'd bring that stuff near my transmission , though.
if it works, it works!
I have done this fix on many cars of the decades. People laugh, but fluid wears out. I have commonly done the alternate method by siphoning the fluid out of the tank, replacing it then repeating until the noise goes away.
I follow a different method. There are two tubings go on the reservoir: the feed and drain tubings. Basically one feeds the system, and the other returns. I disconnect the return tubing, clog its spot on the reservoir. I put the return tubing into a bottle. add the fluid in the reservoir, someone turns the steering wheel and the old fluid goes to the bottle. When I get a clean fluid from the return tubing, I put it back on the reservoir, top it off, and I am done.
@@mkilic10 car off when you do it?
@@carado1984 No sir, you need to run the vehicle, and immediately turn the steering wheel lock to lock (all the way left and then to the right or vice versa. no need to center it back), and then turn off the engine. Whole old fluid will be out. For your reference: there are two tubings connected to the reservoir. The thinner one (which is closer to the radiator) is the one you need to disconnect.
Good info thanks
Right on Handy Dad,
How long have you been hoarding that Super Tech Mercon V?
I bet you got them bottles for $0.99 a quart, instead of the current $5. Lol
-Chuck
Yeah, I literally looked at this last night at my local WalMart (maryland). $5 + now. Hurts
I need to start doing what you do and mark when I buy and how much I paid LOL I do mark my brake fluid when I open it so I don't use it when it's old.
@@WJHandyDad Meijer has a deal now. If you buy $40 valvoline product from them, you get $10 off. Here is what I did: I got 5+1 qts valvoline oil, and a 1qts mercon v atf. I got $10 off. There is another $5 from valvoline if you buy an engine oil from them. So at the end I got 6qts full synthetic engine oil and 1qt mercon V atf roughly for $26.
@@ee-xp5lgMy Walmart doesn't have any Mercon V. I bought the generic O'Reilly Auto Parts version for $10 per quart today. O'Reilly was selling the Valvoline Mercon V for $14 per quart.
I tried getting the air out of my system like that after changing my pump and i could never get the steering Butter smooth how it was before, not sure what I did wrong prolly gonna rent a vacuum pump and try that
i have to do it to.Thanks .
glad I could help
@@WJHandyDad Regards from Poland.Mercury Grand Marquis 10'.
Can you look in the reservoir to see if it needs to be changed?
I would change it if 1. the fluid looks discolored; 2. it's an unknown time since being changed; or 3. excessive noise from power steering pump
@@WJHandyDad ok thank you
Thank you sir.
How are you turning the wheel without moving the vehicle?
front tires are off the ground
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How much ps fluid should I buy for a complete flush? IIRC, fluid capacity is approximately 1.5 pints.
I always buy too much because it's better to have extra. But 2 to 3 quarts should be plenty.
IS THAT TRANSMISSION OIL?
yes, the Vic calls for Mercon V in the power steering
Do you have a video for that? I changed my upper and lower intermediate shaft and my steering wheel it extra loose and it feels like it’s not steering correctly. I need help
sorry I don't and won't unless I ever need to replace mine
@@WJHandyDad how do you change the shift lever
it's been a few years since I did it, but I think it's just one bolt and one wire once you remove that top plastic cover behind the steering wheel
@@WJHandyDad right but what’s the bolt size
I don't remember, it's been a long time
is it the 1 above the oil filter?
that is the approximate location
@@WJHandyDad is it normal for the power steering fluid to smell very bad if it hasn't been changed?
@@CaptainAries98 all fluids will get a bad smell if not changed regularly
after changing my transmission fluid last night my power steering fluid smelled somewhat burnt and would like to know if it needs changed or if it's normal?
@@WJHandyDad the videos helped me n my gf especially when it came to the transmission fluid for my 09 p71 🤙🤜🤛
How do you reset your clock spring?
don't know, haven't had to mess with any ever
take it to a tire shop. They reset it and generally do not charge you for it.
thanks for the crown vic vids they really helped
very welcome
I just removed my rack and pinion to replace it, the new one says I need to flush and bleed the power steering. I assume I need to put the new rack and pinion in first? Probably should have done the flush and bleed before removing the old rack and pinion?
as part of the removal procedure, you will drain all the fluid. Then when you install the new one you will refill and bleed the system. Only reason to do it before changing the rack would be to see if your issues were caused by bad fluid as opposed to bad rack, but once you remove the old rack you're going to have to refill and bleed the system. Good luck... hope it goes smoothly for you.
@@WJHandyDad new rack came filled with fluid, I took off and cleaned reservoir, unhooked the big hose from pump, drained it, turned back and forth with the hose off then hooked everything up and filled. Just need to run it and turn with cap off the reservoir to bleed air correct? Thanks for your help, several of your videos have helped alot.
sounds right