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11-20-2004 08:42 PM #1
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Replacing Power Steering Fluid
I just fixed a leak in the power steering hose and was wondering if I need to bleed the system before re-filling it with fluid.
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11-20-2004 08:57 PM #2
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It's not necessary, just fill it. If some air is trapped in the system, crank the wheel back and forth a few times, shut it off and the air bubbles should rise to the surface in the resevoir. Repeat this a couple of times if necessary and with driving, the air should purge from the fluid.
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11-21-2004 01:22 AM #3
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Actually, if you raise the front of the car up and turn from side to side, it will get a good 90% of the air out. I had to replace a PS hose over the summer, and it works well
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