Folks, retired tech here. Do NOT use standard power steering fluid in this generation 4runner! He is using the wrong fluid. This vehicle calls for a Dexron ATF fluid which has a different set of detergents, friction modifiers and set of performance standards than standard PSF. This is what is taught by Toyota technical schools and cited in all manuals as well as being listed right on the reservoir cap. In the short term you won't notice anything but you will cause long-term problems. Also, please use quality fluids and not the cheapest house brand you can find- there is a difference and these fluids experience long service lives and strain.
yeah you're right about that I went to the auto ZONE and that was that gave me but after I looked at the owner hand book and it said use Dexron ATF fluid so I had flush the system and filled it up with the Right fluid Thanks for watching
Use Dexron 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid as previously mentioned, yes. Demitsu PSF Universal Power Steering Fluid for Asian Vehicles is was the Car Nut Guy says is originally use in Toyotas. It is much more expensive. Nice procedures in video.
Extremely helpful Bleeding my Buick century tomorrow hopefully that helps that stiff left turn. Praying it's not my rack n pinion. Thank you for the video.
Nice work! I use Valvoline MaxLife ATF. If you remove the reservoir, you can clean it out with brake fluid. Your daughter is a great mechanic! I use a MityVac and suck the fluid through the return line. Easy peasey and no mess. Again, nice work Thanks for the video!
Best method if you don’t want to buy a pump or vacuum to extract the old power steering fluid out. If you have time, stating the size of the hose that was inserted into the power steering hose and the different types of power steering fluids that could be used would be helpful to those individuals that can’t find those info. I will be using this method soon. Great video.
This may be a little racist? or stereo typical, but most hick americans think mercedes and bmw's are trash but i think thats because they dont know which ones to pick. like the inline v6 3 series are the best in my opinon. we own a 2008 sr5 4x4 4 runner our selves and i love that dang truck. Really good choice in a SUV. I need some more asian friends. Yall rock
thanks for the helpful explanation buddy! Next time you buy a new container of fluid, if you cut a "V" or triangle shape into the foil seal, it sometimes helps a little bit with controlling the flow of liquid so you don't spill as much. not so shitty! lol
Next time you need to add fluid from a gallon container , pour it into a plastic cup 1st , THEN , pour it into wherever you need to pour . Use the type you get at McDonalds for a Large drink ) You wont make such a mess . Works for Coolant too.
Thanks for watching, it's seem from a distance like I putted the Floor jack on the skid plate, but I Actually putted the floor jack on the main front cross Fram not the skid plate.
Thanks for watching , the dumbest still can fool the dumber the Auto Zone employee told me to used it power steering fluid instead of using Dextron3 ATF, but after done bunch of researches I end up with redone again.
@@3hmongchannel762 Did you keep the fluid in or did you do another flush to put correct transmission fluid in? Did the wrong fluid cause any issues got your 4runner. Thanks for the video & info, I'm going to do my power steering flush soon.
@@3hmongchannel762 Incorrect. As a retired technician I can tell you that these are not the same fluids. Dexron fluid is a hydraulic fluid with a combination of cleaning additives as well as friction modifiers and must meet certain standards under stress. Standard power steering fluid does not meet these same requirements. There's a reason they teach this in Toyota technical school, print it on the reservoir cap and put in owners manual and service manuals. You will not notice an immediate difference but you will cause long-term problems.
Folks, retired tech here. Do NOT use standard power steering fluid in this generation 4runner! He is using the wrong fluid. This vehicle calls for a Dexron ATF fluid which has a different set of detergents, friction modifiers and set of performance standards than standard PSF. This is what is taught by Toyota technical schools and cited in all manuals as well as being listed right on the reservoir cap. In the short term you won't notice anything but you will cause long-term problems. Also, please use quality fluids and not the cheapest house brand you can find- there is a difference and these fluids experience long service lives and strain.
yeah you're right about that I went to the auto ZONE and that was that gave me but after I looked at the owner hand book and it said use Dexron ATF fluid so I had flush the system and filled it up with the Right fluid Thanks for watching
Outstanding job well explained,continúe Say hello Jorge.
Use Dexron 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid as previously mentioned, yes. Demitsu PSF Universal Power Steering Fluid for Asian Vehicles is was the Car Nut Guy says is originally use in Toyotas. It is much more expensive. Nice procedures in video.
4th gen 4Runners are the best. My 4.7 v8 has 340,000 miles and still runs and drives great.
Yes, 100% agree they run and run if you keep maintain them good
Extremely helpful
Bleeding my Buick century tomorrow hopefully that helps that stiff left turn. Praying it's not my rack n pinion. Thank you for the video.
Thanks! Very helpful
Thank you for the upload my friend
you very well come
Thanks for great video
Thanks for watching
Show us a DIY PS flush on the Benz, the double ear crimp clamps are a real challenge.Thanks for sharing➰
Yep that’s the only thing that you need to be careful with , I’m glade that the video gave you some idea
Thank you for sharing
Nice work 👍
Nice work! I use Valvoline MaxLife ATF. If you remove the reservoir, you can clean it out with brake fluid. Your daughter is a great mechanic! I use a MityVac and suck the fluid through the return line. Easy peasey and no mess. Again, nice work Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching
Best method if you don’t want to buy a pump or vacuum to extract the old power steering fluid out. If you have time, stating the size of the hose that was inserted into the power steering hose and the different types of power steering fluids that could be used would be helpful to those individuals that can’t find those info. I will be using this method soon. Great video.
the vinyl is 3/8 OD. the return hose for power steering fluid should 3/8 ID.
very good method
thanks so much
Thank you to show it
You more than welcome.
Thank you
Where can I find that clear tube you used to connect to return line ? What size is it ?
I got it form the auto Zone that came with the pumper and I'm not sure for the size but I'll check and let you know
@@3hmongchannel762 thank you !
This may be a little racist? or stereo typical, but most hick americans think mercedes and bmw's are trash but i think thats because they dont know which ones to pick. like the inline v6 3 series are the best in my opinon. we own a 2008 sr5 4x4 4 runner our selves and i love that dang truck. Really good choice in a SUV. I need some more asian friends. Yall rock
thanks for the helpful explanation buddy!
Next time you buy a new container of fluid, if you cut a "V" or triangle shape into the foil seal, it sometimes helps a little bit with controlling the flow of liquid so you don't spill as much.
not so shitty! lol
Thanks for your greatly suggestion and your times.
Just make sure you don't run out of fluid in the reservoir otherwise you will get air in the lines
Next time you need to add fluid from a gallon container , pour it into a plastic cup 1st , THEN , pour it into wherever you need to pour . Use the type you get at McDonalds for a Large drink )
You wont make such a mess .
Works for Coolant too.
Why did you put the floor jack on the skid plate to lift the car? Lol
Thanks for watching, it's seem from a distance like I putted the Floor jack on the skid plate, but I Actually putted the floor jack on the main front cross Fram not the skid plate.
the skid plate does have a spot where you put the bottle jack that comes with the truck correct ? Did you put the jack on that part ?
Dextron 3 buddy ATF
Thanks for watching , the dumbest still can fool the dumber the Auto Zone employee told me to used it power steering fluid instead of using Dextron3 ATF, but after done bunch of researches I end up with redone again.
Wrong fluid, better to use full synthetic transmission oil
Thanks for watching.
I think you're using the wrong fluid, 4runner uses red transmission fluid for steering pump.
yeah, the people at the Auto zone gave me the fluid, when I contact the dealer ship and they said the 4Runner use ATF AUTO TRANSMISSION FLUID instead.
@@3hmongchannel762 Did you keep the fluid in or did you do another flush to put correct transmission fluid in? Did the wrong fluid cause any issues got your 4runner. Thanks for the video & info, I'm going to do my power steering flush soon.
I was hoping it would be in Hmong language
I have Hmong version too but not many viewers thanks
wrong fluid. toy spec is dextron trans
you either use Dexron II auto transmission fluid or power steering fluid Dot II
@@3hmongchannel762 Incorrect. As a retired technician I can tell you that these are not the same fluids. Dexron fluid is a hydraulic fluid with a combination of cleaning additives as well as friction modifiers and must meet certain standards under stress. Standard power steering fluid does not meet these same requirements. There's a reason they teach this in Toyota technical school, print it on the reservoir cap and put in owners manual and service manuals. You will not notice an immediate difference but you will cause long-term problems.
@@afellowinnewengland6142 like what type of problems?
That does not look like ATF
What a mess!
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