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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
Power steering flush
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 618236" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>John,</p><p></p><p>I agree that brake fluid should be changed every 2-3 year or with every brake job. Brake fluid is hydroscopic and will attract and absorbe moisture from the air. Once the moisture gets into the brake system it will settle to the lowest points inf the brake system (Water is heavier than brake fluid) which is the calipers and/or wheel cylinders and becomes highly corrosive to those brake components. Moisture in the brake system also reduces the boiling point of your brake fluid, and also generates steam that makes for a very spongy pedal.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>None of those conditions exist in a vehicles power steering system. I agree that it is probably a good idea the change/flush the power steering fluid, I think 30K-35K miles is a bit to often, especially at the prices they want to charge him for the flush. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 618236, member: 52972"] John, I agree that brake fluid should be changed every 2-3 year or with every brake job. Brake fluid is hydroscopic and will attract and absorbe moisture from the air. Once the moisture gets into the brake system it will settle to the lowest points inf the brake system (Water is heavier than brake fluid) which is the calipers and/or wheel cylinders and becomes highly corrosive to those brake components. Moisture in the brake system also reduces the boiling point of your brake fluid, and also generates steam that makes for a very spongy pedal. None of those conditions exist in a vehicles power steering system. I agree that it is probably a good idea the change/flush the power steering fluid, I think 30K-35K miles is a bit to often, especially at the prices they want to charge him for the flush. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
Power steering flush
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