#1 Way To EASILY FLUSH YOUR POWER STEERING SYSTEM!!

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In this video I show my #1 method to easily flush the power steering system even with rack and pinion without the engine running. This is a quick and simple method that'll have you scratching your head thinking, "why didn't I think of that?" The vehicle used in this video is a 2005 GMC ENVOY with the 4.2l inline 6 cylinder vortec engine.
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  • @terryglisson52
    @terryglisson525 жыл бұрын

    One suggestion would be since you have the Turkey baster available use it to pull as much of the old fluid out as possible before you remove the line which should help to cut down on the amount of fluid spilling out. It would also reduce the number of times you would have to turn the wheel and refill the pump.

  • @SilverBullet93GT

    @SilverBullet93GT

    2 жыл бұрын

    Turkey baster companies - our sales are thru the roof boiiioii!!!

  • @Bekim8310
    @Bekim83104 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jimmy. I followed your instructions and did this to my Kia. It was so easy! I even took the reservoir out and cleaned the hell out if it. Apparently there is a screen in there that gets dirty. Anyway, you saved me hundreds of $$ in repairs and thank you so much!

  • @dwreck9336
    @dwreck93364 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jimmy, used your method on my '03 Ford ranger. Found the low pressure line and did everything as such, worked so well so smooth and quiet. Thanks for sharing!

  • @gengartravels
    @gengartravels2 жыл бұрын

    Finally found a real one saying how to flush, most of the videos with "flushing" is just drain and fill, this one will surely clean the system.

  • @mohandasu43
    @mohandasu434 жыл бұрын

    Well explained for the viewers to do the job good. Thank You Sir.

  • @zachman2699
    @zachman26992 жыл бұрын

    Just did this on my 2006 Chevy Trailblazer yesterday. I found it was easier to get that low pressure clamp off by going through the passenger side wheel well. Thank you for this video it really helped me out!

  • @georgelung6965
    @georgelung69655 жыл бұрын

    Two thumbs up! Great video and by far the safest way to do a complete flush of the power steering system. Unlike other videos I watched which tell you to turn on the engine and purge the old fluid out that way- too risky of running out of fluid in the system. This vid is more DIY and makes more sense. Thanks for sharing.

  • @theAussieG
    @theAussieG4 жыл бұрын

    Just did mine this morning using this method. Have just come back from a test drive to get everything up to operating temperature and topped up the reservoir. My son got to turn the steering wheel and loved it. The old fluid was nasty.

  • @besmerjacqueslarochel3336
    @besmerjacqueslarochel33365 жыл бұрын

    I really like the way you teach it. Thank you.

  • @tsehampton
    @tsehampton5 жыл бұрын

    Really good video, very helpful, long enough to understand what is happening, thank you.

  • @stevehopkins8902
    @stevehopkins89025 жыл бұрын

    Again! as always very informative! Keep up the good work!

  • @BuckleyWildcat
    @BuckleyWildcat2 жыл бұрын

    First of all, thanks for putting in the time and effort to explain this procedure. Great video! Just did this on my 2010 Nissan Altima. I was unable to remove the hose barb from the power steering return line easily. Ended up pouring boiling water over the line and making a small nick in the line with a utility knife. I was then able to pry it free with a flat head screwdriver and some needle nose pliers. Hope this helps someone out there if they run into this. Cheers.

  • @mitchellburks4375
    @mitchellburks43753 жыл бұрын

    Just used your method and it was very easy as u said. I used a qt of powersteering fluid b4 seeing the clean new fluid. Thanks for ur informative videos.

  • @TR1CKSHOTS31
    @TR1CKSHOTS312 жыл бұрын

    What size clear tube did you use? And size of the brass fitting ? I need to do this on my 2012 Honda Accord se

  • @joemartinez6182
    @joemartinez61825 жыл бұрын

    nice job jimmy, easy to understand.

  • @matthewtravasos5775
    @matthewtravasos57753 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great job with visually gratifying results.

  • @khairhogai
    @khairhogai3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jimmy sharing your knowledge and giving us easy tips

  • @white24valve
    @white24valve5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jimmy...brass fitting is called a hose barb.

  • @1RoadGarage

    @1RoadGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Makes sense. Noted. Thanks!

  • @randypond7499

    @randypond7499

    5 жыл бұрын

    What size is the hose barb fitting?

  • @1RoadGarage

    @1RoadGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@randypond7499 3/8"

  • @ughievox2513
    @ughievox25133 жыл бұрын

    Nice one man operation & clear explanation. No air ever entered the rack thus a perfect job.

  • @leckramporan8146
    @leckramporan81463 жыл бұрын

    Watching your video on p/ steering oil change from Mauritius. It is a very good and clear demonstration. Top. Congratulations.

  • @walter.bellini
    @walter.bellini2 жыл бұрын

    Chris thank you for the really great video, I know that you made three of them but I think that this one is the best. You got the best money shot when you showed the clear line and you saw the old chocolate brown nasty oil and the nice golden clear brown new oil together back to back, as they say seeing is believing. I really like this process as it assure that no air is introduced into the power steering/rack and pinion system.

  • @pingpong9656
    @pingpong96562 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jimmy - you are a star - followed your advice to flush tranny and power steering - both went exactly as you described. God bless!

  • @catalinasalazar755
    @catalinasalazar7553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Professional, on topic, you spoke clearly and quickly. I'm no video critic, I just want to commend you on leaving out the unnecessary foul language, and your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm searching for a video about a hose/line (out) that keeps comming off . On a 96 c1500 power steering pump that was replaced after the belt came off during a trip. Thank you again sir, I'm now a subscriber and will be watching these videos!

  • @lebronjordan802
    @lebronjordan8022 жыл бұрын

    I'll definitely use this technique for my upcoming car project, thanks much 🙂!

  • @zmanvideo1
    @zmanvideo15 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, thank you for posting this often over-looked maintenance item, none of my owners manual state a p/s flush but great idea to do one anyhow!!

  • @bonymac23
    @bonymac232 жыл бұрын

    This was well explained and detailed. Thank you!

  • @MarkSmith-js2pu
    @MarkSmith-js2pu2 жыл бұрын

    I’m all set up to do this on my 2012 Acadia, can’t wait. Thanks Jimmy👍👍

  • @REWTIGER
    @REWTIGER4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for posting the several different kinds, glad i saw this for my Buick with the rack system. perfect. hopefully it fixes my stiff steering issues. great video, keep up the great work

  • @humbleone4227

    @humbleone4227

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did it fix the issue

  • @cuttingedgecool7235
    @cuttingedgecool7235 Жыл бұрын

    Jimmy, that is a sweet method to remove the old power steering fluid. Thanks for the idea!

  • @jordanblair5410
    @jordanblair54102 жыл бұрын

    I've tried using a piece of a 2x4 on top of the jack pad as you did to lift my Touareg, but it cracked while I was lifting, so I don't do that anymore (wood is not consistently hard). I have since bought some of those hard rubber pads and a couple hockey pucks which have been more reliable. Excellent video of the fluid change. Viewers should be careful to use the fluid that is called out either on the cap or the owners manual. My NTM Jeep Commander calls for a very specific Chrysler fluid spec MS10838 which is different from standard steering fluid because it also operates the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan. Apparently there have been quite a few Jeep owners who used standard steering fluid which ruined the hydraulic pump, and those pumps are expensive and not easy to find.

  • @KevinNadeau
    @KevinNadeau5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jimmy! Great video. What a super easy way to flush power steering fluid. I'll be using your method when i do my 2004 Envoy (275k miles and still going strong).

  • @PLAT515

    @PLAT515

    5 жыл бұрын

    They're tough machines i love mine! 219 and climbing. No doubt ill make it to 300k

  • @michael931
    @michael9313 жыл бұрын

    I am going to try this. Looks great.

  • @stuckinmygarage6220
    @stuckinmygarage62205 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jimmy, and Happy Fathers Day(every day. :-) ) my Silhouette 3.4 doesn't have d easy return line 2 disconnect. No biggie; i just do d repetitive flushturkey baster. My others do. Only comment is d pressure relief valve path may not get flushed by not running d pump n hitting lock. Best wishes and thanks for yiyr energy! Thumbs up!

  • @AngryStaffSgt
    @AngryStaffSgt5 жыл бұрын

    *This video popped up on my recommendations after flushing my 2012 Yukon xl's steering fluid.*

  • @niloyu105
    @niloyu1053 жыл бұрын

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  • @kevhalpin6371
    @kevhalpin63715 ай бұрын

    hi just to say tried your method and it seems to have worked keep you posted thanks😄

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson66707 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @therealweeper
    @therealweeper3 жыл бұрын

    Super Excellent and Presented Great!! Thank you

  • @kenraustin1947
    @kenraustin19472 жыл бұрын

    I am replacing a leaking power steering pump on a 2001 Saturn LW300. The rebuilt P/S pump warranty requires that the system be flushed. Thank you for your simple, inexpensive, methodology.

  • @nelsonramos2218
    @nelsonramos22185 жыл бұрын

    👍 very informative, thanks!

  • @thecarolinacraftsman4120
    @thecarolinacraftsman41205 жыл бұрын

    Another great quick how to video! Thanks Jimmy!!

  • @1RoadGarage

    @1RoadGarage

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind comment!!

  • @_mylastname
    @_mylastname3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Just did this to my moms truck.

  • @vladip8617
    @vladip8617 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, looks so easy.

  • @ogairbender3175
    @ogairbender31753 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel 😍

  • @samuelescoto8028
    @samuelescoto80285 жыл бұрын

    very helpful video thank you 👌🏻

  • @PapaSaint70
    @PapaSaint703 жыл бұрын

    You help me to get the idler pulley diagnosed and changed. Thanks!

  • @rubenrosales1359
    @rubenrosales13595 жыл бұрын

    Great thanks for Your video... I will do the job a soon is possible...!!!

  • @Juan67_Az
    @Juan67_Az5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Video!!!

  • @SherifEgypt
    @SherifEgypt5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice & informative video.

  • @robertarmstrong2323
    @robertarmstrong23234 жыл бұрын

    Great video..doing this tomorrow

  • @zmoorer
    @zmoorer5 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @brendanschneider0528
    @brendanschneider05283 жыл бұрын

    Great video, will be doing a flush on my 04 envoy, what size tube and fitting did you use?

  • @jeffthompson8663
    @jeffthompson86633 жыл бұрын

    Great job and explanation. 👍👍☘☘

  • @dinhscot
    @dinhscot Жыл бұрын

    This is great, you don't have to pump anything out

  • @richardlee8849
    @richardlee88493 жыл бұрын

    Clear , very good

  • @EAGLE_OF_PERSIA
    @EAGLE_OF_PERSIA3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @johnson36herbalife
    @johnson36herbalife2 жыл бұрын

    Fantactis job Jimmy.Regard from Croatia.I Will try too

  • @arthurgomez8265
    @arthurgomez82655 жыл бұрын

    Good video thanks

  • @patrickjones9381
    @patrickjones93815 жыл бұрын

    Nice thanks for the info

  • @jadensolomon8125
    @jadensolomon81258 ай бұрын

    Very good job sir

  • @andrewsj65
    @andrewsj65 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and procedure. Does this also flush the rack and pinion as well? Thanks

  • @marcus9x9
    @marcus9x9 Жыл бұрын

    Gonna try this.

  • @wilsonwaz7430
    @wilsonwaz74304 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @Halfbreed-pg2zg
    @Halfbreed-pg2zg5 жыл бұрын

    Cool video... loads of confidence just hit me after viewing your video.

  • @catalinasalazar755

    @catalinasalazar755

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its contiguous i cant wait to show my mechanic who doesnt seem to know they make drain pans, or how important it is to keep the mess minimized. It saves so much time in the end taking the time to prepare.

  • @erickuribe9860
    @erickuribe98603 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video👍

  • @HsingSun
    @HsingSun4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your video! After I watched your video, I did on Tacoma 2011, it works OK. But, the steering wheel on 2005 Sienna has some "noise" after I changed it to new oil. What caused the steering wheel noise?

  • @heathjones7002
    @heathjones70024 жыл бұрын

    @1Road I have the same vehicle. My fluid is leaking excessively from the bottom. The 2 metal lines that run into a long "pipe" underneath are leaking. I've replaced the little orings (pipe seals, according to dealer) and it still leaks. That is the only place its leaking from. Any advice would be appreciated.

  • @robertkaukani8915
    @robertkaukani89153 жыл бұрын

    Mahalo I just did my Toyota truck 4wd and it worked aloha 🤙🏽

  • @ragnaroksangel
    @ragnaroksangel Жыл бұрын

    I have to replace my high pressure line today, so I might as well do this while I'm at it.

  • @ryanlutton8193
    @ryanlutton81933 жыл бұрын

    I really like this method! Just changed my PS pump on my own 06' Trailblazer (same as your envoy). Think I'll go back and do this, I know I didn't get all the old fluid out of the rack.

  • @joeyjames4953

    @joeyjames4953

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gonna try on my 04 Trailblazer

  • @koshnaranek2317

    @koshnaranek2317

    Жыл бұрын

    He forgot to mention any time you change a pump or take off the return you will get air into the system and need to bleed it out by turning the wheel lock to lock with or without the engine running or use a vacuum pump attached to the resivoir.

  • @benoitfamille3976
    @benoitfamille3976 Жыл бұрын

    Makes a much cleaner job than unplugging the hose from the bottom of the engine compartment and draining it as best as possible (which always results in a mess)! Thanks! 🙂

  • @oumarneville7219
    @oumarneville72192 жыл бұрын

    Super Jimmy.

  • @antonescobar954
    @antonescobar9547 ай бұрын

    nice one and easy bro

  • @ALANA2240
    @ALANA22404 жыл бұрын

    Hi i from Costa Rica, mucha question is, how power steering use the range rover sport 2006, is atf or power steering mineral o syntetic? Thancks

  • @juanpizana9780
    @juanpizana97802 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jimmy, do these steps apply to an electronic steering pump system?

  • @paulcali08
    @paulcali08 Жыл бұрын

    What size clear tubing and most importantly, what size brass fitting will fit into the return line? Thanks.

  • @davidmcdonald6977
    @davidmcdonald69772 жыл бұрын

    What size hose and fitting would I need for 2011 Chrysler Town & Country? Maybe a dumb question trying to be a DIY and save some $$$.

  • @purdie3dandlaserworks622
    @purdie3dandlaserworks6224 жыл бұрын

    Awesome so easy

  • @jonathanwong986
    @jonathanwong986Ай бұрын

    Do you have to put the vehicle in neutral to turn the tires lock to lock after lifting?

  • @rodolfohernandez651
    @rodolfohernandez6517 ай бұрын

    Got it thanks

  • @jesusbrito59
    @jesusbrito595 жыл бұрын

    Please do an update on your suburban and this envoy to show how is it holding up after power steering flush. Your video gave me the confidence I needed to get it done on my two vehicles!

  • @anibal2476

    @anibal2476

    5 жыл бұрын

    Adding to the request: Please detail where did you get the clear hose with its size and length,

  • @lancebaker5007

    @lancebaker5007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Home Depot.

  • @wannawatchu66

    @wannawatchu66

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anibal2476 Get the correct *inside* diameter (provided you haven't done so already). 10' oughta do it.

  • @JasonSmith-qx3zh
    @JasonSmith-qx3zh2 жыл бұрын

    What size hose you use to block off nipple on the reservoir???

  • @dtnel
    @dtnel5 жыл бұрын

    Just a reminder for those who don't know if you get air in the system you will have to vacuum the system which essentially pulls all the air pockets out of power steering rack and pinion system. This is something that normally needs done when replacing a rack and pinion system which can also be done at home but will need an alignment afterwards. Good video!

  • @jeannayoung4496

    @jeannayoung4496

    5 жыл бұрын

    How do u get the air out of the line when you replace the rack and pinion?

  • @dtnel

    @dtnel

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jeannayoung4496 I use a vacuum adapter and vacuum pressure tool and pull a vacuum on it and let it sit for awhile. You'll be able to tell if there's air in the system because the vacuum gauge will drop in pressure. This guys got a lot of "Click Bait" to get people to his KZread videos so he can get paid off of views. There's money in KZread videos if you do it right.

  • @Thanhnguyen-jb4fg
    @Thanhnguyen-jb4fg11 ай бұрын

    Great.Thx

  • @Zspeed
    @Zspeed5 жыл бұрын

    Sweet!!!!!

  • @armandomartinez-jp9zi
    @armandomartinez-jp9zi5 жыл бұрын

    What was he symptoms of it before changing the oil? Was the steering wheel a bit stiff? I have a CTS 2012 that has a problem on the steering it says power steering service! I checked the oil and it’s pretty dirty same as I know your Envoy, do you think this may be the issue ? Dirty oil? Thanks in advance for your help

  • @tracewallace23
    @tracewallace235 жыл бұрын

    Two things Always use the right fluid (the wrong one can damage the seals and cause leaks) Some reservoirs have a fine mesh screen in the bottom that can clog Great video👍 If you don't have the zip tie, a spare bolt shoved in the little piece of line can make a decent plug too

  • @wannawatchu66

    @wannawatchu66

    2 жыл бұрын

    If the return line plugs into aluminum as some do, a bolt won't do it as it isn't watertight and could be the wrong size. That's why he uses tubing and a zip tie. I'd go get those if the rubber return line connects to aluminum.

  • @carlosarce6352
    @carlosarce63522 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro.

  • @Ja3cques
    @Ja3cques3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao perfect impression of chrisfix right down to the "and wow!". Good video regardless

  • @bluebox212
    @bluebox2124 жыл бұрын

    Great video Brother! My son and I will do this on his car later and then ours. Thanks for helping me look like a BOSS... You now have a new subsriber:)

  • @rem520
    @rem5203 жыл бұрын

    I followed this to a T, at least to the best of my knowledge, but turning the wheels pumped out very little fluid at a time. I was turning the wheel for a couple hours and it kept getting harder and harder to turn. When I cranked it and checked the fluid it was all foamy, and the steering was very hard intermittently followed by loud pump whining. Could it be a different system in my 05 Ford Taurus, or maybe a problem in it?

  • @none7298
    @none7298 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jimmy !!! Guess like I'm going to be doing this method, I'll come.back and tell you all, all about it 👍

  • @thehappyplace5290
    @thehappyplace52903 жыл бұрын

    is it always the bottom hose on the reservoir for the return?

  • @JoSe-mi6gx
    @JoSe-mi6gx3 жыл бұрын

    i have just one line in my power steering fluid reservor of chrysler voyager 1996, can you help ,thanks

  • @pjtutorialsPH
    @pjtutorialsPH4 жыл бұрын

    I like your way better, Jimmy. Thanks.

  • @dkgrace6743
    @dkgrace67435 жыл бұрын

    Just found you. You are a natural. Thank you. Great videos.

  • @OSDCrusher

    @OSDCrusher

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's a natural moron

  • @lulop022882
    @lulop0228827 ай бұрын

    Could you also crank the engine without starting to push all the old fluid out as well??

  • @johnguest8546
    @johnguest85465 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @ParthPatel-zy4pg
    @ParthPatel-zy4pg5 жыл бұрын

    is it a bad idea to clamp down the return line?

  • @SeahawkAz
    @SeahawkAz7 ай бұрын

    Instead of jacking up the front end you can use a minty vac fluid extractor use the same method of removing fluid until you get clean fluid

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