Toyota 4Runner • FREE Maintenance Tech Tips - DIY Power Steering Fluid Flush• Episode 12
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- čas přidán 25. 10. 2023
- Episode 12 of maintenance you can do yourself at home.
This one is so easy and straightforward.
This method can be applied to most if not all Toyota and Lexus models with hydraulic power steering, please double check the fluid type in your owner’s manual first.
My simple and easy way to perform this task.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron 2 or 3
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Lucas Power Steering Additive
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Tools used:
Extraction Pump
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Hose Plug/cap set
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Small Funnel Set
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Split Joint Pliers
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i love this man, i stopped making videos for my 4runner after seeing his videos, hes the king
Thank you Sir!!🙏🏻
How lucky am I that Paul is actually MY MECHANIC who works on MY 2014 4Runner! You’re jealous, I know 😂 you should be!
@jojodice7 😅 😉
2023 barcelon red here. the last of the generation. i love it
That’s one gorgeous color!
Best explained video I’ve watched out of many others.
I appreciate that 🙏🏻
Great video guy; very informative and down to the point…
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Thanks for the great info on this channel. I just became a member of the 4runner club. Always wanted one and just got my first...2021 SR5 Premium and loving it. Looking forward to doing the maintenance myself. Subscribed!
Thank you ver much!! 🙏🏻
Congrats on the new ride!! 👏🏻
This is so well done. Ex Chicago Bear fan turned Viking but always thankful to see any 4 Runner tips. On my third 4 Runner and wouldn’t have it any other way.
That’s freaking awesome!! 💪🏻
4Runners Rule!
I just want to say thank you for these series of videos. Being new to DIY maintenance on a vehicle, I have tackle i few of these project , successful. Your step by step walk thru is awesome! THANK YOU again!!!!
You’re very welcome!!
Thanks brother. This will be helpful when the time for this service comes around.
You got it!! 👍🏻
This man is excellent. Thank you for clear instruction.
🙏🏻Thank you!!
Good detailed video. Looking forward to the next one.
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Excellent video! Straight to the point, technical and broken up into easy segments. Thank You.
You’re very welcome!!
I appreciate you!
Fantastic, easy to follow video
I appreciate that, thank you!!
I'll be changing my PS fluid after seeing this, thanks VIKING!!!!
You got this!!
I bought the tools that were used in this video, and followed along. I've done many flushes, but Toyota seems so great using these specific tools, I figured I'd treat myself. Great pump. Thank you for the video.
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Awesome!! Your welcome!
Looks easy, I already have one of those oil pump things so all I have to do is find a plug for the return. Thanks for the great videos
You got this 💪🏻
Easy. Thought I was the only one that did this.
I also do my brake fluid as well.
Right on!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Nice work dude.. I will definitely be doing this on my own now.
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I argued with my father about using Dexron II/III for my power steering. He was content that I was wrong about my own vehicle even when I whipped out my manual. Now I have to drain the system and redo what he did.😂
😂 👍🏻
What did he use?
This is the best method.
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I just completed this service
I used the cap from a Jack oil container to plug the reservoir
Thanks for the GREAT TIP
That’s awesome, you’re very welcome!!
Awesome video as usual.. I just finish changing my PS on my 16 4runner sr5. With the help of my wife 😂😂 thank you so much for this very informative videos!
You got it!! 👍🏻
Well done sir good job 👍🏾😀
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Thanks.
I’ve done this twice the easy way with my wife lol I drain the old fluid, put new fluid in, have my wife steer while changing to each main gear (P, N, R,D), drain again, put in new fluid, over and over till it’s red. Took about 10 minutes. Nice video!
I used the Valvoline atf full synthetic and like you said, I used 2 quarts from the gallon jug I got. My wife definitely noticed the difference each time it was done.
Good job!! Team work right there!
Great video, thanks. I come from the honda v6 world (odyssey with 350 000 miles - diy), but just bought a 2012 4runner that was a little neglected. I've previously done this with turkey baster and a plastic tube at end to suck out the reservoir. I did the hook up the same as you except bucket instead of vacuum pump. I then started the engjne with a full power steering reservoir only for a few seconds and refilling in between. It allowed me to move the steering wheel during the flush. For the 4runner, I will probably ask my wife or my youngest son to fill reservoir and give me the heads up when to turn off to get this done quickly. I will add 1oz per quart AT-205 reseal at end to restore internal seals as per scotty killmer. Like that hotsauce commercial, I have put that sh** on/in everything for many years. I also love the idea of just repeatedly drain and fill, as per other comment, it proves there are multiple good ways of accomplishing tasks.
Very cool!!
I appreciate you sharing!
great method Paul ! I'll get ne of these extractors next summer and do it myself by 30k.. thank you!
Absolutely!! 👏🏻
You the man!!!
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Following all your videos for maintenance on my 2004 with 208k miles. About to do the transmission flush, and will probably have a few extra quarts left over. It will be used for this job for sure!
You got this!! 👏🏻
So what are your thoughts on using synthetic Valvoline Max Life ATF fluid? The container says Dextron VI, DEX/MERC. Reading posts on the Toyota forum, I’m not sure if this is okay or not. I’ll have a few leftover quarts after the ATF flush/fill.
@stuartfact8361 I’ve never used that one, should be fine.
Thanks man! Appreciate all you do!
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Using Valvoline 75w 90 for front/rear diff and transfer case is ok on 2015 4runner limited? I know there is existing debate about GL-5 vs GL-4 in transfer case...what say you?
Either one is safe, the key is doing it regularly. Yes that Valvoline one is perfect 👍🏻
@@VikingsGarage Thanks again! Have a great holiday and New Year's!
For you as well, Thank you!!
Great video. Thank you for sharing. I have to flush my break lines and service the AV condensers coil.
Thank you!!! 👍🏻
@VikingsGarage you are a wealth of information, and I really appreciate you and your knowledge. Thank you for sharing. I have a 2017 4runner SR5. I absolutely love it. I am short on funds but mechanically inclined, and I tried to do my own service and upgrade. Three years ago, I lifted the suspension and changed out the shocks and springs. I was way over my head, but it took me two days. Take care, I love talking to good people.
Thanks! I have an FJ Cruiser and the set up looks the sa. I will have to get a fluid extractor. I am way overdue to change my fluid.
Yeah most definitely, get it done!!
They are the exact same.
Great video as always! Thank you.
You got it!! 👍🏻
I'm about to do this procedure, can you elaborate on your method?
Sir, everything you need to know is in that video. I have no doubt you will pull it off 💪🏻
Yes thank you I have no doubt on your method. And I appreciate all of your videos. There was a reply that said he had a different method, just questioning his way.
Thank you for all your content. You have saved me a great deal of money.
great vid thanks! new sub.
🙏🏻 Much appreciated!!
Great video ! 👍👍
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@@VikingsGarage just bought the pump through your link🫡
@Nwwoods 👏🏻👏🏻 That’s awesome!!
You got this 💪🏻
I would like to watch a maintenance Brake fluid & coolant video ❤
I’m working on the brake fluid one.
Here’s a link for the coolant one:
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Very nice. I need to do this to my wife's (well, now mine) 03 4Runner. I honestly don't think its ever been done in the 177K miles it has traveled. It's very dark. I'm unemployed at the current time, and have plenty of time! 🙂I did a transmission drain and fill this last weekend and wow, I don't think that has ever been done either! Anyway, thanks for showing this, I followed your instructions on the serpintine belt change and had no issues. Thanks for all you do!
You’re very welcome!!
If you can, do Change that fluid to prevent the power steering pump from failing.
Very proud of you for tackling all the other things 👏🏻👏🏻
🤞🏻you get a job soon!! 💪🏻
I’m doing mine at 200k for the first time thanks to this video 🙈
@lizardofozz88 Better late then Ever!! 👏🏻
Great video, you make this look like a piece of cake. I'm watching these videos in preparation to do a bunch of maintenance on mine, 2013 with 173k, I bought it at 80k and it's unlikely this has ever been done.
You got this!! 💪🏻
I appreciate your support 🙏🏻
how did it go? I'm in the same boat and wondering if it's worth it or not
@@richardson_adventures oh I haven't done it yet, maybe next weekend.
Totally worth it Sir!
Very easy. I must have got some air in the line. Followed Vikings instructions did the steering wheel back and forth like 8 times and problem solved. If you get a little whine just keep doing the steering wheel all the way left, then right. I assume that gets the air out because all is good. Great video Viking!
You’re absolutely right!!
Well done 👏🏻👏🏻
@@VikingsGarage for a coolant drain and fill. Do I need to drain the block or just radiator? TY so much. I’m fine draining the block but didn’t know if that’s required. I know the block drain is behind the passenger wheel.
@morfdq You can do it either way, I do it this way because it easier and I do it frequently.
If you touch the block coolant drain, 2 gallons will be necessary,
Excellent as always! Any chance you could do a video on doing a DIY brake fluid change?
Thank you!! I’ll try to come up with something.
Flushing your brake fluid is usually faster and easier with the aid of an expensive shop tool, but…. Let me see what I come up with 😉
@@VikingsGaragemake a video using the AL11017 one man bleed tool with one way check valve
Thank you for Sharing, I’ll look into it!!
If it’s inexpensive I’ll definitely make a nice tutorial on it. 👍🏻
I liked the coler of your toyota 🤩🤩
Thank you!! 🤘🏻
Differentiating fluid colors helps to pinpoint leakage quickly at assembly line and later at maintenance centers by service technicians. Since Toyota Care is offered for two years, any factory filled liquid will be good for that interval and doesn’t need change. So this helps quickly to detect leakages during warranty period without digging much into car internals. Engine oil has dark distinctive color due to soot, transmission fluid is red, power steering/brakes fluids are clear. So Toyota technician by glance knows if there any problem with what component to log it with service case as car arrives for maintenance.
Thank you 🙏 so much for this video. I need to look into doing it on my Runner.
Also, for future video, do you have suggestion how often PCV should be replaced or how to check them.
You’re welcome!!
On the 4Runner I replace it along with the Spark Plugs at 100k.
Don’t bother checking it, just replace it. Fairly inexpensive piece of mind.
@@VikingsGaragethank you so much 🤙
Man, I just came back from doing some engine oil maintenance at the dealer (my 5th Gen is currently under warranty & if something happens regarding engine oil, it's their fault😂) and the service personnel there tried to sell me this particular service. Quoted me well over $200 dollars for it. I do have that Oil extractor lying around the house. Bought it for changing the engine oil on my emergency power generator (which is NOW a breeze) and been thinking on what else could I possibly use it for again and there you go and gave me an excuse. As always, awesome job and thank you for taking the time and show us, mere mortals, how we can tackle these jobs on our own safely and with lots of guidance. PS: I'll be on the lookout for your feedback on the Lucas PS Fluid Conditioner you showed.
Right on!! Will do!
@VikingsGarage I've been meaning to ask you. Was the PS fluid hot when you first started, or is it done while the PS fluid is cold? Thanks in advance!
@emmanuelmatos8942 either is fine.
@VikingsGarage copy that. My 5th Gen just hit 29K miles and I must get this done before the 30K. Also at 30K, I will take it to the Dealer to get the Transmission Fluid changed. Haven't done this in previous cars and has bit me in the rear end later. Anyways, thanks again for your reply. I hope to see more of your content.💪🏼💪🏼
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Nice video. Thank you for sharing. What scanner do you use for your Toyota’s and why?
Your welcome!!
I use the scan tool at work, which is Toyota specific and only allowed to be used by the technicians. 🤷🏼♂️
There’s lots of decent and affordable scan tools out there, I just don’t have a ton of experience with them.
those background whistles were driving me NUTS lol
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Nice way. I have done this but with car on and open hose. This way there is more control. Thank you.
I have a 2023 4 Runner limited I love this car but I will like to Kano if I can decrease the air wind noise inside of the car at the road at 70 or 80 miles thank you
Great Video. Some people says to turn the steering left and right from lock to lock to extract the oil instead of using an extraction pump. Is that a good method? Just checking before go and buy the pump?
I do not recommend doing that. You can cause damage to the pump that way.
As in power steering pump.
Great tip using fluid extractor so no fluid mess! Gotta do this for my Yota!
Right on!! 🙏🏻
Thanks for the great video. When you turned the steering wheel both ways I assumed that was to get a true level. Would that process bleed any out any air as well? Greetings from UK. 👍🙂✌️
You turn the steering wheel both ways to work out any left over bubbles of air that might be trapped inside the system. Greetings 🤘🏻
@@VikingsGarage Thank you for answering my question. Will give the process a go in the near future. 👍🙂✌️
@Slash120560 you got it!! 👏🏻
What do you think of the secondary air pump modifications by replacing the foam filter and replacing it with a uni breather filter. I heard it’s a must mod for all Tacoma and 4Runner.
Excellent question, I’m currently doing some research and soon as I have a concrete answer, I’ll post a video on it.
Great video! Would the process be the same for a GX460?
Exactly the same!!
@@VikingsGarage Thank you!! Keep up the great content!
Hi @VikingsGarage Will Red Line 30504 D4 Synthetic ATF be equivalent to the Valvoline Synthetic ATF that you linked? I've been using Red Line oils in the diffs and transfer case with good success, so thought I'd use the same brand in the power steering too. Please let me know and God Bless!
That’s an expensive option but yes, it would work!! 👍🏻
The link to the trans fluid is for Valvoline Multi Car Synthetic but in the video you used Cam ATF. Is it ok to use the valvoline in the link?
Valvoline is actually a better option than CAM. Either you can’t go wrong
You listed Vavoline MaxLife ATF but used the Cam2. Can you confirm if the MaxLife is compatible with 5th gen 4R?
It sure is compatible, the MaxLife is actually a better quality one.
Once you pulled new fluid into your siphon tube how did you not lose it when taking it out of the return line making a mess?
Siphon tube is under pressure/suction Sir.
when you were pumping the extractor, it looked like it was going slow, is that normal and if so, how long would you say it took to remove the clean fluid that you were putting in there once it ran clean?
It is slow, I did the video in real time pretty much. Took a couple of minutes. The system doesn’t hold much fluid.
thank you viking! just did this to my 5th gen 4R. will this same process and same fluid be the same for my wifes 2018 highlander? i want to knock her PS fluid out as well if i can asap. thanks again!
Exactly the same. 👏🏻
thank you viking. legend@@VikingsGarage
@itr0863 🙏🏻
Removed the clamp from the return resevoir, but unable to remove the hose (stuck) any suggestions on how to remove the hose? Thanks in advance
Wiggle it gentle, or pry out with a prying tool, gently offcourse.
Having a hard time extracting fluid from the return hose; do i just keep pumping until i start to see the new fluid?
Correct!!
It will take a while, but it does work.
Make sure you got all the steps right.
I had thought he was going to put a link for the extraction pump but I didn’t see anything?
It’s in the videos description Sir
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Hey sir. Just ordered all the stuff to complete this. I have a question on brake flush. I use the Gatorade bottle and hose. I saw a video that said for the rear all you have to do is put the ignition to the On position and hold down the brake and the “pump” will push out the fluid. Is that correct or should I do it the old way of pump, hold and release with the wrench? Appreciate you!
Do it the old school way only, you will be fine.
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@@VikingsGarage appreciate you! Thank you
@@VikingsGarage easy peazy brake flush done. Tomorrow my pump and trans fluid arrive so I’m going to do the power steering flush. So appreciate all the tips and excellent videos you have made. I really do want you to know that.
@morfdq Means the world!! Always happy to help. 👏🏻
Just wondering about the Barcelona Red 4runner. I can imagine that it will be posted on the dealership website. What is the name of the dealership if possible?
It’s now a very decent 4Runner, we are located in Green Brook NJ .
Empire Auto Mall.
@@VikingsGarage thank you
Was there something on the tip of the hose for the extractor you removed to get time into the return line? I’m looking at a extractor on harbor freight but I’m unsure if the lines will fit the return
If it does have an adapter, you can always remove it. Should fit perfectly.
@@VikingsGaragehey one more question I got 2 qts to do flush and fill, this will be enough right?
Yes
@@VikingsGarageI just did it and everything went great except for it made a little noise at first but I assume it was just air in the system, everything feels great now! Thanks for the video it made this flush super easy
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Hi have a 5th gen 4Runner the problem I got the rear passenger right side “ Wondow switch light is blinking “ what is the problem I have
You got to initialize the window operation in the master switch.
Press and hold down all the way plus 3 seconds and press and hold up all the way plus 3 seconds.
That should do it!!
@@VikingsGarage ok all try it
Where did you get that toyota dexron iii I check my local Toyota dealers none of them has it. They keep telling me to use power steering fluid
They do sell bottles of “power steering fluid” which is transmission fluid with a different dye. Just use dexron 3 or 4 trans fluid from your local parts store
@@VikingsGarage I end up buying it from Ebay, so difficult to get it from dealer
@ldam 👍🏻
I have an off-topic question of this episode topic: What are your thoughts on the secondary air pump filter upgrade/replacement to the uni filter?
I’ll have to get back to you on that one. Not familiar with a uni filter
@VikingsGarage Thank you for your reply, I just bought a 2016 4runner SR5 2WD, and I'm doing all the maintenance on it myself following your videos
@youssbaraki That’s awesome!! 👏🏻
Or you can remove the fluid several times with a "turkey baster" and replace without all the mess. You won't get 100% but it's plenty.
Where do you recycle the old liquid?
Any local parts store will take it. I personally work at an automotive shop, so we have our own oil waste tanks.
Just wondering if using other brand fluids is safe for the 4runner. I hear that Toyota braned fluids, like brake fluids, has a conditioner to protect the components. Is there true?
That’s a very complicated question to answer but in the shortest way possible to answer:
Toyota does include certain additives in their fluids for a reason (or so they claim) so it’s always smart to use what they recommend, considering they have our best interest in mind.
Me personally, I think you should do what you are comfortable with and do it regularly.
Regular and proper maintenance is what makes your Toyota so reliable.
@VikingsGarage it is complicated. I have followed toyotas recommendations, and other than motor oil, most products state something about use safe for toyota vehicles. NAPA automotive has a brake fluid stating specifically for Toyota vehicles.
The best alternative I found is the Valvoline atf synthetic. So far so good!
So go with that, they can’t lie on those labels.
Valvoline makes a very good product, lots of testing. 👏🏻
Can i do this for a tacoma?
You sure can.
What size is ID of the return tubing?
I don’t know Sir came with the pump..
@@VikingsGarage I was trying to figure out what size I needed to cap off the return and what size adapter I needed for my hand pump to suck out the fluid.
Love the videos!
@Goofketeers thank you!! 🙏🏻
I honestly tried a few caps I had laying around.
Is the Toyota AT& power steering fluid the same as the Toyota ATF WS?
No. You cannot use WS ATF fluid in the power steering, only the ATF SPECIFIED.
@@VikingsGarage thanks for the info. Now...can I put the AT & power steering fluid in the AT in place of the WS? Do you know the difference in term of chemicals? I am confused as to why Toyota makes WS ATF and another AT & power steering fluid.
How many miles u got when the job was done
I did put it in the video Sir, just shy of 30k
Why would someone do that to the 4Runners breaks?
I know right, how do you not hear your brakes grinding 🤷🏼♂️
Probably should jack up front wheels when getting the air out not to put strain on power steering rack
Read what you just wrote and think about it… does that make any sense to you.
Front end at frame rails. My bad.
Very detailed however no closeups to see where!
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I need to do this on my 2018 TRD do those smaller pumps works also?
@ricardodesouza7229 I don’t know what you referring too
@@VikingsGarage not the one you have it’s a smaller one hand pump. I wish there was a way to send you a picture because I’d really need to get this done on mine but dealership is a ripoff
@ricardodesouza7229 then just do it, stop worrying so much. It’s not that complicated Sir.
As you can see....
Yes, I do repeat myself a lot. I am working on it!!
I do speak fluent 3 other languages. 🤷🏼♂️
Transmission fluid in the power steering case WTF
That’s what’s in there Sir.
Thanks. I have 5 different cars. It is hard to keep up.@@VikingsGarage
@edhoss5531 you got this. 💪🏻
Buy this pump, I used a cheap one and it didn't work well.
Mine is still working, i’ve done several similar jobs. why don’t you return it, probably defective. 🤷🏼♂️
Why even bother with the hoses. Just suction and fill 3 times between drives and you’ll get most of it out.
What size is the plug?
Honestly, I’m not entirely sure. That’s why I provided the link to the same plug set I got it from. Fairly inexpensive