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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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powersteering fluid? how much?

Looked all over need to know how much they hold........ ordering Amsoil syn. Thanks, Nate
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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just changed mine! but I have only drain the reservoir (about 18 fl.oz.) w a sunction gun. done this the 3rd time after some miles tring to clear it... I have used Royal Purple max ez..
do you plan on changing all the fluid?

rob
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I did mine today with a suction gun and used 2 quarts before I was happy with it. I will do it again at the next oil change.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Well, yes I was going to try and get as much out as possible.I lost my brakes and steering this last cold spell. fuild was puking out cap and looks orange.I think I read that it might be mixed with brake fuild cause hyd. boost seal went south but cannot find article in search. I've only had truck on road for 200 miles since completing repaint and its been a train wreck of problems.P.S, ttrcbar/ luks link ,4wd mia... still haven't figured that 1 out. Next will be lift pmp or 44 with my luck. Nate
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinram99
just changed mine! but I have only drain the reservoir (about 18 fl.oz.) w a sunction gun. rob
I must be doi9ng something wrong? All I get is 12 oz at a time.
I did mine once a week for 2 months to get all the fluid clear. Once every two months seems to keep it clear.
Is the RP synthetic purple... like all their other stuff?

RJ
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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ya RJ, the Royal Purple MAX EZ. in the 14 fl.oz. bottles. 1st time I used about 18/20oz, 2nd and 3rd change only one bottle(14oz). that surprised me too!! about 600miles beetween change.
maybe synt fluid take much volume...i dont know..

rob
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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What would be a good way to remove water? I have the pump off and put it in the parts washer.....perhaps not the best idea. Regardless, it now has water in it and I need to get it all out. Could I just fill it and spin the pump? Will that get all the water out? It's not in the PS unit at all, just in the reservoir.
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