Should You Change Power Steering Fluid in Your Car?

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2017
  • Power steering fluid explained and if you need to change it in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Should you change power steering fluid? How to check power steering fluid. Where the power steering fluid is in your car, if you should ever change it, and why many newer cars don't even have power steering fluid. DIY Car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +67

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    • @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx
      @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx Před 6 lety

      That Instagram link takes me to some Russian video about mine craft xD

    • @sonyviva308
      @sonyviva308 Před 6 lety +1

      It's amazing how a 40+ year old mechanic gets his hands on Photoshop.
      I'm in that category too but only that I'm 23 today. :)

    • @Agent-im3dl
      @Agent-im3dl Před 6 lety +6

      You didn’t link me to the common sense

    • @irish34csprigg61
      @irish34csprigg61 Před 6 lety

      Scotty Kilmer what do you use on nissan Altima 07

    • @dass0137
      @dass0137 Před 6 lety +1

      I believe you also used: Glasses, Air, Finger (for pointing), Gloves, and a large fan

  • @volkswagendriver9892
    @volkswagendriver9892 Před 6 lety +475

    Mine leaks like crazy so I always have to top it off, which sounds like an issue but its actually a feature because I have the freshest power steering fluid in the neighborhood

    • @xIntoThePitx
      @xIntoThePitx Před 6 lety +16

      Trans fluid is cheaper, same shit pretty much unless ya got a Honda, they have picky seals that need special oil. (maybe changed nowadays)

    • @shabutir1820
      @shabutir1820 Před 6 lety +18

      I had the same mentality with my CL600 when it had a bad oil leak. All I have to change is the oil filter, the oil changes itself when its done with it!

    • @dieselrecords
      @dieselrecords Před 5 lety +13

      I'm sure it's ending up on other parts of your car and destroying things

    • @daveybernard1056
      @daveybernard1056 Před 5 lety +28

      IKR? I have a hole in my wallet, but I just keep topping it up with fresh cash. So I'm the freshest spendthrift in the neighborhood.

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 Před 5 lety +1

      @@shabutir1820 doesn't work like that

  • @JimGriffOne
    @JimGriffOne Před 6 lety +756

    Where's the power steering fluid? All over the driveway which is why I'm watching this video.

    • @rockandrolf8611
      @rockandrolf8611 Před 5 lety +19

      😂😂😂😂

    • @suggesttwo
      @suggesttwo Před 5 lety +11

      Too late.

    • @Mecánico358
      @Mecánico358 Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah and I’m 💯% sure that watching Scotty doesn’t help.

    • @suggesttwo
      @suggesttwo Před 5 lety +5

      @@Mecánico358 Even if you can't fix cars knowing what is reliable or not is very important so you can not have to fix them very often. Lexas not Mercedes, Toyota and the sisters from other manufacturers like Pontiac Vibe is a Matrix not Dodge and alll the others 1 off good cars.

    • @thatlookslikeanasteroid1926
      @thatlookslikeanasteroid1926 Před 5 lety +1

      hahahaha

  • @aidanmontgomery9772
    @aidanmontgomery9772 Před 6 lety +11

    Just a tip, if you don't have a turkey baster, or you don't want to use the one you have in the house, get an old soap bottle pump or something similar and use that to pump all of the old fluid out into a container of some sort.

  • @logarithm0
    @logarithm0 Před 6 lety +62

    Hi Scotty, my 02 Volvo S40 used to be noisy every time I turned the steering wheel.
    I did as you suggested, taking out some of the old power steering fluid with a manual pump, putting new fluid in and driving around a bit. I did this about fifteen times as I could only get about 100 ml out each time, and now it's just perfect.
    There is no sound, no noisd, and steering feels much smoother. All this for about $15 worth of fluid.
    I can't thank you enough!
    Thanks a lot from Rome, Italy!!

    • @luckyduckydrivingschool3615
      @luckyduckydrivingschool3615 Před 2 lety +5

      You can also jack the front of the car up so you can turn the wheel easily, then run the car and turn the wheel back and forth while you suck out the old fluid and put in new fluid in the reservoir. It will cycle the fluid more quickly and you can basically flush the whole system in one procedure. Just make sure you buy maybe twice as much capacity for your system because you want to cycle through enough fluid until it all looks clean before topping it off for normal use.

  • @dragonore2009
    @dragonore2009 Před 5 lety +12

    So I was one of those guys who always made sure I had an oil change during regular intervals 5k miles, coolant flushes, and changing out transmission fluid (and seals) every 60 to 100k miles or whatever the manufacture suggested, but never power steering. Well one day I went outside and there was power steering fluid on the ground, turned out my rack and pinion went bad had to get it replaced which cost alot. I wish I had thought of the power steering fluid as much as I did the other fluids, so now I do.

  • @MerkinMuffly
    @MerkinMuffly Před 6 lety +51

    Just added some Toyota ATF to my 2001 Corolla and 98 Camry, I just sucked what I could out and added the fluid. It made a huge difference. Will probably repeat this again in a month.

    • @bgood213
      @bgood213 Před 2 měsíci

      What’s the huge difference??

  • @GrillTopExperience
    @GrillTopExperience Před 6 lety +29

    Timely video sir. I was just looking for mine this last weekend. Scotty has mind reading powers.

  • @tonybelisle423
    @tonybelisle423 Před 6 lety +14

    I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL SCOTTY JUST CAME ACROSS IT AND I BEEN A MECHANIC FOR OVER 25YRS AND JUST DIG YOUR CHANNEL

  • @SpexSpexington
    @SpexSpexington Před 6 lety +353

    My car has electronic steering. Dealership told me I should have the power steering fluid flushed. Sooooooo... guess that ain’t happening! And I guess I’m not going to this dealership anymore too!!!!

    • @u1richh
      @u1richh Před 6 lety +2

      Spex lol fail

    • @mannys9130
      @mannys9130 Před 6 lety +43

      Don't walk away, run.

    • @yolsclassics6347
      @yolsclassics6347 Před 6 lety +13

      they thought they had you coming LOL!

    • @Captain_Jack514
      @Captain_Jack514 Před 6 lety +111

      That's when you play along. If you see the charge on the invoice, ask them how they did it. If you catch them in a lie, you threaten to sue them.

    • @vincents.6313
      @vincents.6313 Před 6 lety +17

      C@ptain_Jack
      bingo. I love stories like these. especially on Reddit.

  • @JueputaGuebon
    @JueputaGuebon Před 5 lety +4

    Possibly the most informative, consice, and simplest to understand outlet of information I've ever come across.
    Thank you Scotty, and a million blessings to you and your family.

  • @jhill4071
    @jhill4071 Před 3 lety +8

    Scotty is really a must watch channel.. Never thought about changing the power steering fluid and if our vehicles have hydraulic vs electrical power steering assist.

  • @unclest1nky
    @unclest1nky Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you Scotty!! You saved me from pulling out what's left of my hair!!
    BTW I loved it when you jumped up from behind a headstone and said "before it's too late!" while wearing a "Live Free Or Die!" T-shirt! Once again another awesome car repair video!

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 Před 6 lety +14

    Good one. I always thought I was getting the "royal flush" when the dealership and others pushed the power steering flush. Good info, although as you pointed out with newer vehicles often using electric assist. The power steering flush is on its way out. The new bread and butter for the auto service industry for newer vehicles seems to be reflashing/pre and post scans for everything...

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv Před 5 lety +2

    I just got my power steering fluid changed because of this video. Thanks Scotty!

  • @ianutube22
    @ianutube22 Před 6 lety +6

    I love seeing Scotty proudly show off his vehicles and how many miles they have and the fact they run normal free of mechanical defects :)

  • @billstmaxx
    @billstmaxx Před 6 lety +158

    hydraulic power steering has been bullet proof for years then they go put on something else electronic.. great more junk to break

    • @superperior
      @superperior Před 3 lety +5

      Yep 2016 dodge dart needed new steering system at 102k, 1500 bucks later.... electronic system. If it wasnt for that i would highly recommend this non turbo dart its been a great car otherwise

    • @Johnny-sd9pb
      @Johnny-sd9pb Před 3 lety +3

      @@superperior 2 years ago my 2011 mercury Milan need it's power steering system replaced. Good thing the 2011 model had a extended warranty, the same car in 2010 does not. That saved be 2 grand especially since the car isn't payed off yet.

    • @mqbitsko25
      @mqbitsko25 Před 3 lety +5

      I've had a few cars with electric steering. Never had a problem. Replaced many a pump and hose though.

    • @scatpack1017
      @scatpack1017 Před 3 lety +5

      If it were up to you everyone would still be driving Model Ts.

    • @michaell3711
      @michaell3711 Před 3 lety +1

      My Honda Inspire (97) has the original power steering pump. Still works great.

  • @melaniew77msn
    @melaniew77msn Před 6 lety +21

    I like the turkey baster method. I do it every 50K or 5 years. The cost of changing the fluid is super cheap. The oil will break down over time from the high pressure. You can also find good success with just pulling out all that is in the reservior holds and filling up at every oil change. Many ways to do it right the only wrong answer is neglect. People please heed Scotty's advice and warnings I used to be a fleet mechanic so I can tell you that being on a good maintenance plan makes a huge difference in the life expectancy of your car and the amount of repairs. I would also like to add to remember your brake fluid, differentials, transfer cases and cooling system. Old fuel filters can strain fuel pumps and hurt the MPG and performance of your car. Don't forget those inexpensive PCV valves. Buy a good Haynes manual and invest some time on saturday your vehicle and wallet will thank you. Most of these jobs can be done with a cheap tool set from Harbor Freight.

  • @Chief_5
    @Chief_5 Před 4 lety +2

    Just had my car for a maintenance check of all fluids, of course when I went to check my power steering there’s very little fluid in it, thanks a lot for nothing dealership! Scotty thanks for this awesome video.

  • @topper2142
    @topper2142 Před 5 lety

    You got the best DIY videos here on CZcams,thanks for sharing your directions for car repair with us.

  • @joser2011a
    @joser2011a Před 6 lety +9

    Another great video scotty, thanks a lot. Feliz navidad. And God bless you.

    • @TSyoyo
      @TSyoyo Před 6 lety +1

      joser ramirez a lot. My f150 has it and I looked up the price just to see and it was well over 500 just for the part itself

  • @mihai2010ist
    @mihai2010ist Před 6 lety +3

    it's funny cause today i found out my powersteering fluid is GONE. and scotty uploads this lol

  • @marcodimaio3087
    @marcodimaio3087 Před 4 lety +2

    Scotty you’re the best, it’s 2 days I’m looking for the reservoir and now I know I have an electric one

  • @staypositive4358
    @staypositive4358 Před 3 lety +2

    This is so easy to replace! I can't believe I never looked into this until I started hearing my steering pump humming at me. At least I knew what the noise was I got more fluid. I'm going to start replacing the old filthy fluid with new fluid the way Scotty recommend it.

  • @xxBLKSNXxx
    @xxBLKSNXxx Před 6 lety +51

    I wonder if his neighbors get tired of him doing a burnout every intro

    • @bgood213
      @bgood213 Před 2 měsíci

      I wonder if they annoyed by that voice!

  • @docjody8624
    @docjody8624 Před 6 lety +3

    Scotty you rock. Thank you for your generous spirit. Again, you've saved me THOU$AND$ in DIY R&R. Firm believer in Karma-- so many good things coming back to you, Sir.

  • @marlon94124
    @marlon94124 Před 6 lety +1

    I strongly agree with you Scotty on changing power steering fluid. I learned more about that from my Mazda dealership and I felt the big difference in feel and performance on my 2004 Mazda 6s.

  • @kolebronson24
    @kolebronson24 Před 4 lety +1

    Man I could watch this guy all day! He'd be a great neighbor to have lol

  • @AnythingOutdoorswithSteve
    @AnythingOutdoorswithSteve Před 4 lety +36

    I have 350,000 miles on my Toyota, I suppose I should check it for the first time.

    • @MOAON_AABE
      @MOAON_AABE Před rokem +1

      This is hilarious lol

    • @AnythingOutdoorswithSteve
      @AnythingOutdoorswithSteve Před rokem +1

      @MOAON_AABE 400,000.. I didn't check yet. I did finally replace the fuel pump!

    • @MOAON_AABE
      @MOAON_AABE Před rokem

      @@AnythingOutdoorswithSteve this is why Toyota is HARDCORE!!!

  • @spacecat7247
    @spacecat7247 Před 4 lety +6

    Always change your fluids at or before interval. Use good oil, preferably synthetic if possible. Power steering units usually are non filtered so good oil and changes are super important. Especially Saginaw units. Gm has had issues with weak units over time.

  • @TheLizardKing1967
    @TheLizardKing1967 Před 3 lety +1

    Scotty has saved me a fortune in car repairs.

  • @jefferyjin5551
    @jefferyjin5551 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you!!! I was checking under the hood for power steering fluid over and over again.

  • @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx
    @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks for the video! Didn't know newer cars started going to systems like this, looks a lot simpler but also could make the cost of the rack go way up if needing to be replaced.

    • @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx
      @xXTECHxKNIGHTXx Před 6 lety

      Well thats good, as long as you can replace just the rack or just the motor, then it shouldn't be to bad, maybe even cheaper.

  • @amjathkhan2004
    @amjathkhan2004 Před 4 lety +2

    The comment section never failed to amuse me with people suggesting the opposite things to what Scotty has actually said.

    • @SlikLizrd
      @SlikLizrd Před 2 lety

      Me, too -- and those "people suggesting" are often more knowledgeable than Scotty Himself.
      But hey, ya gotta give the old man a break -- if ONLY he could get his spastic yelling and arm-flapping under control !

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv Před 6 lety +1

    Great videos Scotty! You are the best. I'm going to change mine. I bought a used 2007 Toyota Camry, I doubt the power steering fluid has ever been changed.

  • @driftking7633
    @driftking7633 Před 6 lety +6

    Merry Chrysler Scotty!

  • @radon360
    @radon360 Před 6 lety +20

    The electric power steering not only improves powertrain efficiency, it allows the automakers to do all those tricks like lane keep assist, automated parallel parking, "stick shaker" warnings and ultimately will be an integral part of self-driving modes at some point in future models.

    • @pashko90
      @pashko90 Před 6 lety +1

      yep. If you remember, firs self-driving prototypes was been 2 gen prius, with steering, braking and accelarating by wire from factory.

    • @ashs3380
      @ashs3380 Před 5 lety +4

      All of which is unnecessary. If you need your car to park for you, you shouldn't drive as it is. I can see where the reasoning to transition from hydraulic to electric comes from. Not a bad concept. But I'd rather keep my power steering.

    • @ashs3380
      @ashs3380 Před 5 lety +2

      Don Boss if you can't parallel park correctly, should you be trusted with driving?

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 Před 5 lety

      Sounds dreadful.

  • @torstenhranchuk7
    @torstenhranchuk7 Před 6 lety +1

    happy holiday's Scotty !!! you rock heplin all kinds of folks !! your a real jake dude best regards to you and yours Scotty!!! thanx dude!

  • @supermario7175
    @supermario7175 Před 4 lety +1

    1996 Tacoma V6 5 speed...never changed power steering fluid...just added a little a couple times...no leaks 361,000 miles no issues 💪🤞

  • @shamancredible8632
    @shamancredible8632 Před 6 lety +5

    Good news scotty: my 1999 chevy suburban has 200K miles on it (soon to be more than your Toyota) and it's all because I follow your advice for general maintenance and repairs. speaking of which, have you ever done a video on greasing joints and bearings? most of my vehicles are older ones (1980 to 2000) and have tons of grease fittings that I haven't exactly paid much attention to.

  • @dratsab1980able
    @dratsab1980able Před 5 lety +3

    On a related note, my Honda's steering pump was stalling and binding, no steering etc, I changed the fluid, changed the pump! Checked the rack! Same prob each time...!!
    Turns out it was a failing crank shaft pulley, the PS pump was just the 1st thing to stall...

  • @jamiespinks3657
    @jamiespinks3657 Před 6 lety +1

    Love your work Scotty!

  • @FamousJuicy3
    @FamousJuicy3 Před 5 lety

    Thank you! Hope I find it in the morning.

  • @diarmuidoc9427
    @diarmuidoc9427 Před 6 lety +19

    Yes, i spent nearly an hour lately looking for ps reservoir and ps pump on a 2003 Toyota Avensis. I thought i was loosing my marbles until i realised it had an electric steering! Live and learn.

    • @user-dv1zm7qj3u
      @user-dv1zm7qj3u Před 6 lety

      Diarmuid Ó C lol😃

    • @geraldwalsh6489
      @geraldwalsh6489 Před 4 lety

      Ever had problem with several dash lights coming on simultaneously? I DID when I bought my Avensis first. By accident,I discovered I shud be leaving engine tick over for a while after long journeys on motorways. Its in the manual,but its not something you will easily see in it. This is necessary to cool down the turbo. You live and learn the hard way....I got two different diagnostics done on the car....neither told me what the problem was

  • @ClayFoxx
    @ClayFoxx Před 6 lety +169

    How do i change the headlight fluid

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +85

      Take it to an Otto mechanic

    • @wittelkenneth
      @wittelkenneth Před 6 lety +10

      The instructions are printed on the lightbulb repair kit.

    • @GrnXnham
      @GrnXnham Před 6 lety +22

      Headlight fluid? I don't have that but I DO have taillight fluid. I can see it sloshing around in there.

    • @tmac8892
      @tmac8892 Před 6 lety +10

      Just the blinker fluid.

    • @melissacalderon5011
      @melissacalderon5011 Před 5 lety

      😂😂😂😂

  • @Raj_1201
    @Raj_1201 Před 6 lety

    Great stuff! I’ve learned something new today.

  • @markgillera7370
    @markgillera7370 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video man! Love then enthusiasm 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @azman2040
    @azman2040 Před 6 lety +5

    Hi Scotty🐱I had been a good boy too by watching ALL of your videos😊

  • @BobTheHatKing
    @BobTheHatKing Před 6 lety +104

    Or if you have a really old car, you don’t even have power steering lol

    • @ryzyooritzz
      @ryzyooritzz Před 5 lety +5

      Richard Skipper Plenty of cheaper cars from the 90s and late 80s dont have power steering

    • @RetroPCUser
      @RetroPCUser Před 5 lety +1

      My mom's 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass didn't have power steering and it was man/woman powered. If I found the exact color and year my mom had, I'll be rebuilding the transmission, engine, brakes, steering, and if it has power steering and A/C, I'll be replacing the parts.

    • @wronggg
      @wronggg Před 4 lety

      @@ryzyooritzz my 2011 Kia Rio didn't have power steering or air conditioning.

  • @dougn2350
    @dougn2350 Před 5 lety +2

    I know a lot of guys dont like electric assist steering but I've had it on my last 4 cars and I love it.
    The weird part is that after you shut off the engine it has residual boost for about 20 seconds.

  • @melaniew77msn
    @melaniew77msn Před 6 lety +1

    Scotty Thank You for sharing your years of knowledge and giving us all free expert advice.

    • @SlikLizrd
      @SlikLizrd Před 2 lety

      Scotty gets income from his videos. LOTS of income -- which is OK by me.
      Hucksters gotta huckster !!

  • @ART224
    @ART224 Před rokem +3

    “If you keep your cars for decades like I do.” Classic Scotty.

  • @motorcityman401
    @motorcityman401 Před 6 lety +3

    Scotty, how often do u recommend changing the power steering fluid, every 50,000 miles or so??

  • @burgerbirger2221
    @burgerbirger2221 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi there Scotty. Thanks for great vids. Wish you a merry xmas🖒

  • @rvdreamin836
    @rvdreamin836 Před 5 lety +2

    Nice video. Wanted to share a very recent issue I had with Sears automotive center in Key West Florida. Took my car in for oil change and they called me while doing work and said I needed the power steering and coolant fluids needed changing. I went into the shop and spoke to the mechanic and asked him to show me why these fluids needed changing, He said PS fluid should be yellow, Fluid in the pump was red. which is what I've always known it should be. Told them no to the fluid changes and they were not happy with my decision, FYI< I have a 2012 Chevy equinox V6 with 62K and in excellent condition. Beware out there.

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 Před 6 lety +5

    I used to think that electric power steering sucked, but I now realize it's better than hydraulic. The old fashioned one would be on all the time putting out loads of pressure on the hoses and rack regardless whether you needed it or not, such as driving on a long stretch of road, the electric one only works when you need it. Others say that you don''t "feel" what the front wheels are doing with electric ones. But I have a GT86 with electric steering and it's almost psychic as far as how fast it reacts to my inputs.

    • @MV60
      @MV60 Před 6 lety

      Really depends on the manufacturer. I hate the steering in a mazda cx5, it's very laggy to respond. But the electric rack in our yaris is just fine, very precise and quick. I toyed with the idea of upgrading the steering in mine to electric, but the cost and work around of getting one in, I put that project on the back burner. I like the electric because you don't have to worry about the maintenance, plus heat, the hydraulic systems run blistering hot.

    • @pedrofernandez3893
      @pedrofernandez3893 Před 6 lety

      I just wonder how durable they are, as far as steering feeling, you are absolutely correct. Some cars are very quick to respond and have little play in the wheel, some like the Altima are like driving in slush. I also have a Yaris and the steering is more responsive than the Corolla I used to own which was hydraulic. In that Corolla I went though 2 racks, one pump and various hoses.

  • @blacknight88
    @blacknight88 Před 6 lety +4

    I spent almost 1,000$ on a new rack and pinion on my 93 bonneville. A rack for my ford fusion with electronic ps is like 1,4000$. Most people cant perform this job at home. New tire rods and alignments are needed

  • @rajamubashar8050
    @rajamubashar8050 Před 3 lety

    Just subscribed your channel due to your way of speech and explanation. Good Work

  • @PRYVTgomerPYLE
    @PRYVTgomerPYLE Před 5 lety

    If anything, you are good for people based of the fact that you are in my recommended feed. and every time I see your videos I remember that my vehicle needs maintenance... It is going in for a tune up, very VERY soon.

  • @MisterLepton
    @MisterLepton Před 6 lety +7

    “Before it’s too late!”
    Hahahaha!

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore Před 6 lety +19

    You definitely switched into a different mode on YT. A lot of videos being uploaded. :-)

  • @jasoncedeno6280
    @jasoncedeno6280 Před 2 lety

    Hey Scottie I'm a new Yorker living in guam now and As you know in New York we have public transportation being on the island I needed a car but I didn't know much about cars your videos have taught me so much thank you for the knowledge you have shared.

  • @user-dv1zm7qj3u
    @user-dv1zm7qj3u Před 6 lety +2

    Nice. Just love ur vids.

  • @chasmcl42
    @chasmcl42 Před 6 lety +145

    Scotty for your next tool give away can you make it a turkey baster.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +53

      I have a feeling people wouldn't get too excited about that item

    • @chasmcl42
      @chasmcl42 Před 6 lety +18

      i would treasure it if you signed it.

    • @pault5179
      @pault5179 Před 6 lety +1

      Scotty signed Gerber Tool (like Bear Grills?)

    • @shnam13
      @shnam13 Před 6 lety

      Haha nice~

    • @Guppypants
      @Guppypants Před 6 lety +3

      I need a new one, because I used mine to suck water out of a hole I dug while working on my sprinkler. For some reason my wife won't let me use it on turkeys anymore, even though I washed it with soap.

  • @deano5622
    @deano5622 Před 6 lety +3

    Question: Can you mix ATF fluid with power steering fluid? And what is the difference between the two?

    • @tima9734
      @tima9734 Před 2 lety

      For my car, it's literally the same fluid. Both the Automatic Transmission and Power Steering uses Dexron III.
      I'm not sure for other cars. You should check your car user manual

  • @briankeithnull194
    @briankeithnull194 Před 3 lety

    I had a 1953 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe.
    It had power steering in it.
    But it felt like the steering wheel wasn't attached to anything at all. It also had a Dyna-Flow transmission.
    You had to push in the clutch to go forward and then it would shift automatically as long as you were going forward.
    To go in reverse you had to push in the clutch again and then again to go forward. I had it in 1976, was the 1st car I ever bought. It was so cool and unique to what all my friends were driving.

  • @billiardball9650
    @billiardball9650 Před 6 lety

    love this guy videos good stuff

  • @breth8159
    @breth8159 Před 6 lety +71

    Power steering fluid just doesn't taste as good as it used to 😃

  • @thewhimsicalshelly5874
    @thewhimsicalshelly5874 Před 6 lety +61

    Hahaha! The end killed me! 😁😂😂😂

    • @rkgsd
      @rkgsd Před 6 lety +4

      Hence "before it's too late".

    • @70water61
      @70water61 Před 6 lety

      TheWhimsicalShelly whats up sugar?

    • @siggymartin
      @siggymartin Před 6 lety

      I see what you did there.

    • @jjopdrop5622
      @jjopdrop5622 Před 3 lety

      You’re cute!!

  • @cornfusedatbest6693
    @cornfusedatbest6693 Před 4 lety

    Damn Scotty, yer FRENCH is SUBLIME!!! Keep pumpin out these vids buddy, you are definitely an asset to us all. PEACE

  • @StankPlanks
    @StankPlanks Před 5 lety

    Thanks Scotty, love your tips!

  • @tyhiggins5415
    @tyhiggins5415 Před 4 lety +8

    I wish this man taught math. I would've been a math genius if he taught at my school!

  • @---skynet---
    @---skynet--- Před 6 lety +17

    Damn scotty,for the next vid can u inspect your celicas 20+ year old texas heat petrified rubber power steering hoses.

    • @brandx4715
      @brandx4715 Před 6 lety

      oh the environment doesn't have anything to do with rubber degrading...it's all in changing your fluid...Scotty says so.

  • @dennissmithjr.5370
    @dennissmithjr.5370 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video Scotty

  • @AS768
    @AS768 Před 6 lety

    Took me forever to find my remote reservoir in my Buick LeSabre. It was waaaay down by the firewall almost to the height of the drivers pedals. Changing it out was always fun.

  • @iPervy
    @iPervy Před 6 lety +24

    Personally just turkey pump out some power steering fluid every time I do a oil change or transmission fluid change (especially since its the same fluid) and just put back in the same amount I took out.
    Honestly sometimes I do it just to empty out the rest of the fluid in the gallon bottle haha.

    • @jasonmcnamara2079
      @jasonmcnamara2079 Před 6 lety +3

      not a bad idea at all mate

    • @dillonv4298
      @dillonv4298 Před 6 lety

      Doesn't necessarily get rid of the dirty fluid. You'd have to drain, put new in, work the steering back and fourth a few times. Repeat the process a few times until you notice the difference in color.

    • @kccodex8931
      @kccodex8931 Před rokem

      @@dillonv4298 I like his method, you probably change all your fluid once in a blue moon, he's adding clean fresh fluid, frequently.

  • @protoman247
    @protoman247 Před 6 lety +30

    What do you mean before it’s too late?
    :’(

    • @bahhaziz
      @bahhaziz Před 6 lety +12

      PROTOMAN247 before you call the AAA to send you a tow truck

    • @GlamStacheessnostalgialounge
      @GlamStacheessnostalgialounge Před 5 lety

      I dunno if your car's gonna explode or something but I think you just won't have power steering in that case....
      Maybe, I never had a car with power steering so I don't know.

    • @koshnaranek2317
      @koshnaranek2317 Před 3 lety

      It was an obvious joke before you die do it.😉

  • @bkfishing5650
    @bkfishing5650 Před rokem

    I love Scottys vids.

  • @sheri2845
    @sheri2845 Před 4 lety

    Okay mine is 20 years old now, the answer is yes 😂 thank you for your work on this channel, sometimes I just pop in for entertainment 🤣. I love love love this channel.

  • @Shroomsterdam
    @Shroomsterdam Před 6 lety +42

    Oh Scotty. We're gonna have to make a statue of you when you die. Like that Lincoln Memorial.

  • @louloedepalma4302
    @louloedepalma4302 Před 6 lety +5

    Ever had this moment?
    "You did what? Steering fluid in the brake system? o.O Oh no /sigh"

  • @mattb9664
    @mattb9664 Před 6 lety +1

    That turkey blaster gesture is awesome!

  • @jimalvarez5042
    @jimalvarez5042 Před 4 lety

    This video is a bit old but still informative, thanks scotty ! I learned that my mustang has an EPS lol

  • @jimfusco7546
    @jimfusco7546 Před 6 lety +2

    I am cheap. I still have a 1986 mazda b2000. Did not come with power steering. Still drive the truck to this day. Neighbor has a 6 year old Nissan, $1200 to have the rack replace.

    • @Pukwudgie_Surprise
      @Pukwudgie_Surprise Před 6 lety

      Jim Fusco That Nissan should have electric power steering unless it's a very recent addition. I say this because my 2013 Nissan is electric PS.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před 6 lety +104

    I love electric power steering! One less oil stain on my driveway ;)

    • @Ms.Fowlbwahhh
      @Ms.Fowlbwahhh Před 6 lety +5

      Jonny DIY same here. I like the design honda has on my si where the motor isn’t connected right to the steering wheel so you get more feel in the wheel.

    • @Cragified
      @Cragified Před 6 lety +3

      Just better hope the belt design in them has gotten better. The real achilles heel of the newer system.

    • @Artchred
      @Artchred Před 6 lety +30

      More electronics more problems in the future

    • @derekisthematrix
      @derekisthematrix Před 6 lety +5

      Artchred exactly. Not sure mass produced electric power steering has been around long enough to estimate longevity. Electric motors are generally very simple and shouldn't break but...

    • @Cragified
      @Cragified Před 6 lety +5

      It's not the motors but the control electronics he means. And yes it is a problem as several demonstrations showing it is possible to hack into a car and give steering imputs that the driver didn't give have shown.
      Still the biggest longevity problem is still the belt, it is the weak link and will fail before the motor does.

  • @bojack2740
    @bojack2740 Před 6 lety

    Very helpful thank you

  • @mikedouek3180
    @mikedouek3180 Před 4 lety

    Thank you !!! I was looking for it in my 2014 Kia Cadenza

  • @liveandletlive2894
    @liveandletlive2894 Před 5 lety +3

    I think if the celica was ever for sale I'd buy it even at 300K miles!

    • @Eman1900O
      @Eman1900O Před 4 lety

      live and let live he will never make it to 300K lol he never drives it. He’s put 2K miles on it the past two years

  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 Před 4 lety +6

    Now that I see how you drive customers cars, I wouldn't let you check my oil, let alone flat spotting my tires for me.

    • @SlikLizrd
      @SlikLizrd Před 2 lety

      I hear ya loud & clear, J.T. -- People here RAVE about Scotty's amazing abilities -- without realizing or understanding what they're witnessing -- meanwhile, the tire flat-spotting goes un-noticed.

  • @paulbroderick8438
    @paulbroderick8438 Před 5 lety +2

    Owned a 1993 Honda Civic from new and never changed the steering pump oil, only top-ups. Never had a problem.

  • @YatesMissiondotcom
    @YatesMissiondotcom Před 6 lety

    I know CZcams changed their policy or the rules or their algorithm or whatever, they changed the way people get videos delivered to them or recommended to them I guess, anyway, this is the best bell-ringing subscription end to the video that I could ever see. It's so great and I love the sound of the ringing Bell! Keep it up Scotty!

  • @auuurrrgh
    @auuurrrgh Před 6 lety +320

    Important life tip: Don't use your wife's turkey baster on your car.

    • @diarmuidoc9427
      @diarmuidoc9427 Před 6 lety +30

      Ryan Amy Don't let her find out you used her turkey baster! Ha ha

    • @davidjames666
      @davidjames666 Před 6 lety +40

      Ryan Amy and if you do, don't put it back. The turkey tastes like a transmission clutch pack.

    • @mrhyde0705
      @mrhyde0705 Před 6 lety +20

      I used the pump for her lotion bottle because her turkey baster wouldn't fit between the pump and fender :p

    • @loktom4068
      @loktom4068 Před 6 lety +13

      It's called southern style recipe.

    • @celestinnt
      @celestinnt Před 5 lety

      @@diarmuidoc9427 😂😂😂😂

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c Před 6 lety +4

    Next up, where's the automatic transmission fluid dipstick. LOL. Toyota removed those, they don't want you messin' with their transmissions. You just have to crawl under the vehicle and pull the check plug like you would on a manual transmission.

  • @mariondaniels7979
    @mariondaniels7979 Před 5 lety

    Thanx saving this video

  • @Meta-Drew
    @Meta-Drew Před 3 lety +1

    My truck is 18 years old but only has 54k miles. No problems with the power steering but the fluid was dark black so I figured it was probably a good idea to change it. Last week I bought a gallon of power steering fluid used 3/4ths of it changing the fluid before it started coming out actually looking like power steering fluid and not like crude oil. I'll probably do one more change in a month or two once this new stuff has really worked through the system. Like I said, my steering felt fine before, maybe feels just a bit tighter and smoother now or it could be placebo, but either way I'll be keeping on top of this much better from now on.

  • @rockyfish3115
    @rockyfish3115 Před 5 lety +9

    I noticed your Toyota has 237k on all your videos do you not drive it anymore 😂👍

    • @nihonkokusai
      @nihonkokusai Před 4 lety +1

      Hes mechanic thats normal

    • @j.t.cooper2963
      @j.t.cooper2963 Před 3 lety +1

      It's just a prop at this point for his obsession with Toyota supremacy.

  • @pigyear88
    @pigyear88 Před 6 lety +13

    I got 242000 miles on Accord and never change power steering fluid, so maybe that why I had to replace the pump last month . Also has rack and pinion leak. Should of done this 10 years ago and I may not have today's problem.

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy Před 6 lety +1

      cuz accords are trash

    • @gn8773
      @gn8773 Před 6 lety

      Fuck that i have a 94 bmw 320i with 500000 on it when others have honda with problems.

    • @josebentodecarvalho5362
      @josebentodecarvalho5362 Před 6 lety +4

      g n X doubt

    • @jasonmcnamara2079
      @jasonmcnamara2079 Před 6 lety +1

      seals will eventually leak for some stupid reason, nothings forever but it can only definitely help.

    • @dillonv4298
      @dillonv4298 Před 6 lety

      g n Well you must be the only one with that many on it. Not a single Beamer I've seen over 290,000. Those cars were intentionally made to break all of the time.

  • @MitchGrooms
    @MitchGrooms Před 6 lety +2

    great vid again..

  • @02markcal
    @02markcal Před 6 lety +1

    With your help Scotty I want to drive my truck forever, so thanks for the baster tip to change my power steering fluid. ~ There is a special place in heaven for you, Mark

  • @Cheese_1337
    @Cheese_1337 Před 6 lety +4

    ONE TWO THREE FOUR !!!!

    • @bill605able
      @bill605able Před 6 lety

      I always click ahead to the end of the grey line to get by that harsh screaming intro, I'm old, other than that I love scottys channel