STS Scott Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 As the remaining oil life depletes, and an oil change/service lumes in the near future, I plan to flush the power steering fluid, and replace the filter. Based on previous discussions, it seems best to go with the GM over-the-counter original fluid. However, the dealer wants $50+ for a P.S. filter here in Canada. Napa Canada does not offer this filter, however, Detroit being a 20 minute drive from here, I'll just get it in the States. Which brings me to my question, exactly which filter do I need? Napa's website does not seem to specific. Is there a key name or part number to identify it? Thanks! " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 STS Scott, I just flushed my PS fluid about a month ago and didn't bother with the filter. A few tips: It's a two person job. One to turn the steering wheel and one to make sure that the fluid is going into the bucket and making sure that you keep filling up the PS pump res. so it doesn't fall below "low". I purchased my PS fluid from PartSource and got their generic brand at 2 litres for $6. I asked the guy there what the difference was and he said that it's the same stuff as the Valvoline etc, just their bottle. Whatever, I used it anyways and have had no problems as it's rated to GM specs as outlined in the service manual also. Lift the front tires off the ground with a jack and place your stands under the frame and turn the wheels back and forth until there are no more bubbles coming from inside the PS resevior. Extremely simple to do. The local shop I sometimes go to wanted $160 to do the flush!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! It took less than 30 minutes for me. Good luck. 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Concours Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Power steering filter? Do all cars have them? Where is it located? Jeff Jeff 98 Concours 90 Seville 04 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 How did you flush it? My FSM doesn't say anything about flushing the PS system .. I would normally assume it's just like any other car but I've learned not to do that with this car LOL.. Anyway I was thinking just take off the return hose and put it in a bucket and then start the car and keep pouring fluid into the pump while it's pumping and maybe someone turning the wheel at the same time. What did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Probably not as good but, I use a turkey baster and suck out the old fluid and replace w/new. Wait a few days and do it again. Keep this up untill I have used up the qt. of new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike5514 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Just got off the phone with pennzoil-quaker state and they confirmed that I can use there Snap brand power steering fluid in my 97 seville and my 98 sierra. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 How did you flush it? My FSM doesn't say anything about flushing the PS system .. I would normally assume it's just like any other car but I've learned not to do that with this car LOL.. Anyway I was thinking just take off the return hose and put it in a bucket and then start the car and keep pouring fluid into the pump while it's pumping and maybe someone turning the wheel at the same time. What did you do? Have the car running and take off the return hose to the PS pump. Place it in a bucket and have someone turn the steering wheel from point to point and filling up the reservior until all the old is flushed out and the new stuff is starting to flow into the bucket. Shut the car off and reattach the return hose and jack the front end of the car up so that both wheels are off the ground. Now you have to bleed the system. Make sure that the PS fluid is at the full mark on the reservior and have your partner turn the wheels from point to point about 20-30 times until there are no bubbles coming into the reservior. Shouldn't take any more than 30 minutes. Oh, the car must be turned off when bleeding the system. 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 OK well that's no different from any other car.. Just wanted to make sure.. some little things on the caddy are definitely out of the norm Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 As the remaining oil life depletes, and an oil change/service lumes in the near future, I plan to flush the power steering fluid, and replace the filter. Based on previous discussions, it seems best to go with the GM over-the-counter original fluid. However, the dealer wants $50+ for a P.S. filter here in Canada. Napa Canada does not offer this filter, however, Detroit being a 20 minute drive from here, I'll just get it in the States. Which brings me to my question, exactly which filter do I need? Napa's website does not seem to specific. Is there a key name or part number to identify it? Thanks! Scott I would definitely change that ps filter if it hasn't been. Good idea and piece of mind since you're going to the trouble of changing the fluid. I would either use their locator, on the Napa site, for the closest store or just call their toll free number: 1-877-805-6272, from 8:00 a.m. EST to 8:00 p.m, Monday - Friday. They'll be able to give you the exact part number for your caddy. Their website is good for somethings but isn't as exact as the parts data base in their stores or the toll free number. Good luck. -kg "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 I was always under the impression that PS fluid and ATF where one in the same. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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