Power Steering FLUSH

One thing my mechanic missed was the power steering fluid.  It didn't necessarily look dirty but these Toyota's are suppose to be running Dexron ATF and not PS fluid.  Brown and not red is sure give away the wrong fluid was added.  While there is not much difference, it's enough that apparently your pump will complain.  On very cold mornings I notice it took a few minutes for the power steering to warm up and the pump to quit whining.

In comes my friend Kendall!  Buttercup and I met him at his work so he could show me how to flush the power steering.  Out with the old, in with the new.  It was not a difficult job, just a little messy.  The old fluid looked a lot dirtier than I expected.  Buttercup also got all her grease points lubed up and the engine bay power washed.  Man, what a good day.

We also removed the front brush guard (to inspect the power steering return line).  While it was off I took the opportunity to clean it up and spray it with some rust converter.  No one will see it but me but it sure makes me feel better.

Before

After

Buttercup says "thank you!"