*PLEASE READ THIS COMMENT AND THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION* **In retrospect, to make less of a mess, it would have been smart to have a syringe and section of plastic or rubber tubing connected to it. With the syringe and tubing, we could have sucked more fluid out of the reservoir to create less of a mess when removing the return hose and removing the reservoir. You could find a syringe for sale online via a site like Amazon and you could use any tubing, like vacuum hose that would fit snugly over the end of the syringe. You could pick up some vacuum hose or other type of plastic tubing at an auto parts store. If you'd like to suction out the whole contents of the reservoir in one shot, check out the Mitivac Fluid Extractor we link in the video description. **At the time of this flush, you might want to consider adding an inline filter in the return line, like a magnetic filter Magnefine makes, to help the fluid stay cleaner and reduce the chance of deposits accumulating onto the fine mesh filter screen on the bottom of the reservoir. A power steering fluid flush and magnetic filter change every 30,000 miles will keep your power steering system running well. On my 98 4runner, I cut the return line approximately 3.75 - 4" below where it attaches to the reservoir nipple, and then I cut out a section of the return line so I could fit the filer in without kinking the hose. The filter has a fluid flow direction arrow on it so you would want the fluid entering from the below (from the metal line that leads to the steering rack) and leaving towards the reservoir. It's kind of tight in there, so when it comes time to replace it, you'd have to remove the air box. **Instead of waiting 30k miles to do another full flush of the fluid, I'm going to do more regular partial exchanges by using the Mitivac Fluid Extractor I linked in the video description. My plan is to suck out the contents of the reservoir with the fluid extractor and then replace it with new fluid. I will do this as part of my 5k service of renewing my engine oil and filter. If it looks like I'm not exchanging enough ATF to keep it looking fresh and pink, I will do two rounds of the extraction and refilling every 5k. I'll do the extraction and refilling once, start the engine and turn the wheels back a forth a couple times to cycle the fluid, and then do another extraction and refilling. When I get to 30k service miles for the filter, I'll pull the air box and replace the filter. **Since making this video, people have reported that the o-ring on the reservoir suction port has torn either while removing the reservoir from the pump or reinstalling the reservoir onto the pump. It would probably be a good idea to buy one of these o-rings in advance and replace the o-ring as part of this job. We have the o-ring part number and a link to purchase one in the video description. **Several people have reported having success moving fluid through the system by having the front end jacked up off the ground and just turning the wheels lock to lock. I decided to give it a try on my 85 4runner which has a steering box rather than a steering rack, and it did work to move the fluid through the power steering box, pump and lines by simply turning the wheels back and forth with the engine off. It's interesting that this works because I thought the pump would need to be moving to allow fluid to flow through it but apparently it doesn't need to be running which I find really weird. Anyway, this is an option we wanted to share.

@opera93

5 жыл бұрын

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@jasonferrier

5 жыл бұрын

I have picked up relatively large syringes from a pharmacy for only a few dollars. Then I stop by the hardware store with the syringe and find the correct size bulk tubing that fits on the end and buy a foot or so. Also, WAY cheaper than your $20 food grade pitcher, I would just buy a gallon of distilled water for $1-2 and use that jug. The other benefit of using a plastic jug is that the narrow opening will keep the spray/splatter from covering the engine bay when the pump is shooting fluid out the hose.

@ypop417

4 жыл бұрын

Hey any oil left on the inner fender is undercoating/rust preventing

@dtkjohnson8461

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer a siphon pump myself. Picked one of these up pretty cheap. www.harborfreight.com/fluid-siphon-pump-62609.html?_br_psugg_q=siphon+pump

@Username-username6

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Ferrier I believe repeated use is the goal with the food grade pitcher. It’s sturdy, I’ve had those jugs for distilled water crack and leak after simply pouring it in to flush the coolant and refilling jug with what I drained, thin plastic! Saran Wrap over the top of the pitcher with a hole for the tube mitigates the little bit of splatter that can occur.

So, I tried this method on a PS pump that had 269,000 miles on it. Went through more than one bottle of cleaner. It looks better, but still quite a bit of debris. I finally just pulled another PS pump out of my pile of leftover JDM (engine swap) parts and the screen looked perfect. O-ring was in better condition too. Either way, Timmy and team - thank you much for the write up. Not just this one, but all the videos you provide. Even though I've been swapping engines, replacing clutches, doing brake jobs, etc since the early 90s, your videos save so much time! And when you're doing these jobs yourself, any time savings is a huge benefit!

Hands down one of the best instructional videos I've seen on KZread.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very nice compliment. Sean and I always try to do the best job possible of explaining how to do something so people can have success following one of our tutorials. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

@jeanricketts6880

5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! To you car doctors !!

Great video! Thank you for the detail, leg work, video editing and also for having a camera man who understands where to point the lens. Thanks again!!!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt and you're very welcome. Glad you appreciate the work we regularly put into all our videos. Happy Wrenching!

Amazing video! Boosted my confidence in this job and showed the importance of it. I don't mind speeding through the long detailed video. I hate when people skip a step that has me stuck and scratching my head.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jacob, glad you like our video and you appreciate the detail we offer. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

@robinjohnston8180

Жыл бұрын

Torque not took

great video to flush power steering fluid. the most comprehensive with listing all the tools and accessories used.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching.

Have watched several videos on this task by different people and all were pretty good. I will say yours is the best by far because of your manner of instruction and how thorough you present the information. Thanks

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

ron slaughter thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate the kind words & we hope you get the job done without trouble.

Really enjoyed the "so" montage at the end. the rest of the video was awesome too.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad we could entertain you Daniel. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Another awesome video, I’ve been putting off changing the PS fluid on my tacoma but this just motivated me to do it this weekend , thanks for the clear instructions !

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and we're glad you like the video. If you can get a syringe with a short section of tubing attached to it, you could draw out more fluid from the power steering reservoir than the turkey baster can get out and it will lessen the mess you'll have doing this job. I wish I would have thought about it but I didn't realize this option until after we were done. Get back to us and let us know how the job went for you. Happy Wrenching!

Hi Timmy and Sean. I finished cleaning my reservoir and in line filter install today. The video was very helpful thank you. I flushed the fluid a couple of months ago without doing the reservoir, and found the new fluid discolored fairly quickly. Nowhere as bad as the first flush but I was a bit surprised by it, so flushed it again. It got a bit tricky for me lining up the filter between the other hoses and cutting the return line in the right places. Anyways I remembered the sage advice from your last video on the couch. Took my time and all turned out perfect.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear it worked out Andrew. Great job getting it done.

I have been learning more from your videos about my 3rd gen 4Runner than any other site THANK YOU!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cameron. We like hearing this. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

Outstanding topic brother Tim! This is by far the most overlooked fluid next to transmission and brake fluids. Excellent procedure of flushing and cleaning the reservoir. I really liked your hose kit and keep 4Running...

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother Jake. We're glad you like the video. I'll keep 4running and Wrenching! Peace out.

This is a great breakdown and explanation of how to really clean out an old system. Stumbled on your videos late in the summer and am about to do this one on my '97 SR5. But as someone also here in the South Bay, the weather is putting things on hold a little longer this week. Thanks for such straight forward and detailed videos. Definitely have given me a solid outline of where to start on some future maintenance I'll be doing, too.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, glad you like the videos. You should make it to our next party. It will be sometime this Spring, most likely in April.

@johnremus

5 жыл бұрын

Right on, yeah, that's local of course so I'll have to try and do that. Finished this DIY today on my steering flush/cleaning. Big thanks again! Had no reason to second guess if I was doing it right after your awesome breakdown!

This was a huge help. I didn't even think about the filter mesh at the bottom of the reservoir getting clogged. After performing this procedure, my noise completely went away. Had I not seen this, I likely would have just replaced the pump. Thanks much for taking the time to share.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear our video helped you out and you're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate it.

You listed all of the specs and tools used. BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

You're WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME Matt!

Tim, you are an excellent teacher. Keep up the good work. regards

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the very nice compliment.

Oh so thats how it splashed up 😂. Great video Tim and Sean. Thanks again for helping me out, it drives really good now. Yesterday I topped off the fluid to the correct level and now it is really smooth.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jax. I imagine we will be making more videos with you as time goes on.

@GXKid06

6 жыл бұрын

Timmy The Toolman I hope so I had a blast and it was really cool to be able to have my truck help others.

@GYoung-dk5of

6 жыл бұрын

Jax nice lookin runner brotha!! How many miles on it. it looked like the timing belt was done in the 220,000's So it has some miles on it but with these vehicles it really isnt a lot :)

@GXKid06

6 жыл бұрын

I inherited it from the original owner with 236,000 and now it has just over 241,000. I have all the service records and the window sticker. It has 4WD and has never been off road only freeway miles.

@kellymuldoon4486

6 жыл бұрын

That's a nice front grill mad!! Sick

Thanks for the video Tim!!! I was able to do the flush by myself with a fluid transfer pump connected to the return line. Just kept pumping and adding. Your video was crucial getting me there though.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, good use of the fluid transfer pump. Sounds like a good technique. Thanks for the comment and Happy Wrenching!

Thanks for this guys! I had my steering rack out and replaced pressure and return lines, so a flush made more sense than just refilling. Ended up cleaning the reservoir screen and adding the in-line filter as you suggest. I can confirm as Timmy and others have noted in the comments that this is 100% doable by simply rotating the steering wheel with key in to unlock steering. This will pressurize the system to push fluid through the return line, and you just continue to add to the reservoir as needed. I was doing it solo, and that method made it possible. Old fluid was as dark as black coffee.. yuck!

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

Good job getting it done Tim. Glad our video helped you out.

Thank you. Your videos are always thorough. Looks like i will be doing some shopping...this is related to my next project which is to replace my original steering pump, return line, and high pressure line to my '90 pickup with the 3VZE.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for commenting about how thorough our videos are. We want people to be successful using our videos and that's why we put some much detail into them. Good luck with your power steering pump and line swap.

Thanks for a great video on this. I woke up to a whining and stiff power steering in my '01, so I have to do this job. Instead of clamping a bolt, when I want to plug a hose I just get a lag screw or other course thread screw, then you don't have to mess with cutting, clamping; the threads do the trick to hold the "plug" in place.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video and thanks for sharing the tip with plugging the hose.

Thanks Timmy, did this today on my daughter's 98' Tacoma 3.4l.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Big D. Great to hear the video helped you out. Happy Wrenching!

I've run across a bunch of your 3G T4R videos and posts on T4R.org (1996 2WD SR5 5VZ-FE 250K+ here). Dude, massive respect and appreciation. You're the real deal. Thank you!!

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. Sean and i appreciate the kind words. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

Thanks, Timmy The Toolman! My '98 SR5 started whining when temps got in the 20's/30's recently. Initially, the noise went away after I let it sit and warm up for a while; however, a few days into the cold weather, the whine did not go away , and then it started sounding terrible when making turns. Thank you for this video - my mechanical skills are very limited, so your steps and video work were incredibly helpful. I followed the steps, and the whine is now gone (only one day in - we'll see if it lasts). Thanks for your follow up notes also. I saved a lot of mess by using the mityvac fluid extractor you posted, and I appreciate that you posted yet another option of using the inline filter method (may try that in the future). *Some issues during my work - I had a rough time getting the reservoir mounted back onto the pump. As stated in your notes, the dang o-ring ended up tearing the second or third time I tried to attach the reservoir back. I had ordered a couple of o-rings (per your advice), but at the time I did the work, they were MIA and hadn't arrived on time, so I had to go for it due to limited time. I ended up using some screw thread tape (??) for the time being, so I may end up leaking some since I don't have a good seal. I never heard a pop or snap when I finally got the reservoir back on (I heard some type of pop noise in your video), so again, I may end up with some leaking. -Forget "I saved a bunch of money by switching to Geiko." My new motto: "I saved a bunch of money by listening to Timmy." I see a TEQ Tim t-shirt in the future thanks for the money I've hopefully saved on this! *Also, can you please post a pic or short video of your inline filter?

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping a note on the comments. We like that slogan. Sounds better than geiko’s! Haha. I think once you get another “O” ring on there and you push it down to seat the surface you’ll hear a pop. You can reference our radiator install video where we link to a Magnefine magnetic filter but it’s optional, not necessarily needed.

Great video! I have flushed my power steering a few times over the years but it is very helpful to now know how to clean the filter screen if/when necessary. Motivating me to flush the system again, you are right it is an easy thing to overlook.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. After seeing how dirty Jax's power steering reservoir filter screen was, I'm going to check out the reservoir on my two 3rd Gen 4runners. I just bought another 3rd Gen on New Years Eve. It's a 98 Limited 4x4 with an e-locker. Only 131,000 miles and it wasn't crazy overpriced like most are in Northern California right now. Picked it up for $6500. I searched for over a year for another 3rd Gen after my Subaru Outback died. I'm stoked my search is over. Take it easy Dave and Happy Wrenching!

@SEKI14000

6 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new 3rd gen! Nice find, it is getting hard to find a decent 3rd gen anymore for a fair price. I have a 99 SR5 4X4 4Runner with the elocker and 4.30 diff ratio. Bought it new and it has been a great trouble free truck. 104,000 miles and the only repairs have been the MAF sensor, Air Fuel sensor, shocks, brakes and tires. Replaced the timing belt and water pump at 100,000 and the old timing belt still looked pretty good. Love these trucks!

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, they are great vehicles and they will be seen on the road for a long, long time. I'm thinking a high percentage of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and beyond owners are going to be the type that will be wrenching on these 3rd Gens. A person that knows how to wrench or that is willing to learn will see value in one of these rigs even if the mileage is really high. I'm thinking as time goes on, our videos will become more valuable because more people will be needing our videos to keep their rigs on the road and on the trail. Happy Wrenching Dave!

Another top-notch video by Timmy. I learned a lot from your videos.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good to hear you gained some knowledge from our video. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

These vids are old but still so useful! I may have a slight pump leak but due to lack of funds im going to clean my screen and replace the fluid. Maybe add a little power steering stop leak to get me by till i get some funds to rebuild the pump or order new high pressure line. Thank you for an awesome explanation. This seems way better and faster once hooked up then just doing the other method of clearing out the reservoir over and over.

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, read the comment I pinned for an alternative way to move the fluid through the system. I would advise you to reconsider the stop leak route. That might cause more harm than good potentially gumming up your steering rack.

Thanks, Timmy. I'm going to do ths with my wife's truck ASAP! Great video.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video. Let me know how it goes. Happy Wrenching!

Very useful video, thanks! The screen in my 97 tacoma was clogged, noise until the fluid warmed up. Adapted some 3/8" clear tubing to a shop vac and sucked out the reservoir - along with enough crud to stop the noise. Repeated filling with fresh fluid, turning wheels lock to lock, vacuuming and carefully using a small stiff artists brush on the screen resulted in a screen about 80% clean, red fluid instead of brown and steering like new without any disassembly.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

1a2b3c4dx1 Good job.

@Rhaspun

5 жыл бұрын

How many times did you have to refill? I started to do it your way last week but ran out of time. I will finish up with extracting the fluid and refilling this weekend.

Thanks Tim I finished the flush today and the whining has significantly gone down. I had the rack and pinion replaced a couple years ago and the guys reused the old fluid. Didn’t have the confidence to flush until watching your video. I did a mix of the low tech method with the turkey baster with a piece of plastic tubing at the tip to be able to siphon below the return line nipple. After the last pour and drain I pulled off the reservoir and proceeded to clean the screen, replaced the o-ring and everything was as good as new.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Brian. Good job getting it done.

So, another great video. Like always. Replaced the fluid on my 01 T4R 2wd. I used ether (starting fluid) to clean the mesh screen and it worked well. Hardest part of this job was removing the hose mender. I had to give it a good cussing 😆. My wife is reporting smoother steering. So all went well. I also think I will add the magnetic particle filter too. Thanks Timmy and Sean! Great work!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig. Great to hear the job went well for you with a good result. Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your success story with us. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

That was probably one of the best tutorials I've seen. From the tips to how you described your purchases for the flush itself. Just all-around, great job, Sir!

@TimmyTheToolman

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment. I don't know if you saw the comment I pinned (1st comment you see) but there's additional tips shared there. If you haven't performed the job yet, be sure to read it.

Awesome video with lots of details. My 2000 Tacoma has 298K on it and I suspect this has never been done. This vid has motivated me to do this. I get a little bit of a grunting sound at start up when its really cold.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, glad you like the video and it's giving you the motivation to perform this maintenance procedure. Read the comment I pinned for a couple additional tips that are something to consider. Also read the video description because we list all the parts we used for the job along with the torque specs. Please report back and let me know how it went. Happy Wrenching!

My 97 started making some power steering noises in the cold over the last 3 or 4 days. Gonna try this tomorrow when it's a balmy 29 degrees and see if it fixes the issue. As always, amazingly in depth video. Thank you.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Kevin. I hope it works out for you.

I know this video was 3 years ago but I just viewed it today, AFTER I did the easy exchange. I wanted to clean my PSF reservoir so that's how I found your video. I have a 2007 Tundra with 195k miles. Thanks for the step by step!

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Alan. Glad our video helped you out.

Hi Timmy from Australia. Flushed my 2000 year model Prado after watching the video and worked great. I had the engine off and turned the wheels lock to lock. Beautiful clean fluid now. Thank you for your channel.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you. It's clear to me now that the power steering pump doesn't need to be running to properly move fluid through the system. I tried this technique on my 85 4runner which has a steering box rather than a steering rack, but it worked like people said it would. I just don't understand how the fluid flows through the pump with the pump not moving. This is the reason why we assumed the pump had to be running to effectively move fluid through the system.

@andrewb2326

4 жыл бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman All good - I used this method as I was on my own, and being a bit of a novice I thought best to proceed carefully. The video was what gave me confidence to have a go and I am grateful for that. Front diff oil is next. Both drain and fill plugs are seized but thankfully not stripped. I bought a torch so will follow your heating method to free them.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewb2326 Good luck with the drain plugs. Heat is definitely your friend. One of the guys that came to one of our parties at my place had a seized drain plug. I heated it up, tried to break it free and didn't budge. Heated it up even more, tried again and it didn't budge. After my 3rd heating, I finally was able to break it free. The key is not strip it so you don't then have to resort to the hammer and chisel or welding something onto the nut.

Excellent video. Very detailed. Thanks for taking the time.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you like the video.

Did this yesterday. Thanks for the video! No more whine on those tight turns.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear John. Good job getting it done. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

Thank you for this! I have a 3.4L tacoma and motivated and a little bit excited for this. You’re awesome!

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Good luck with the flush. Happy Wrenching!

Excellent presentation. Descriptive, easy to follow and thorough. Thanks for sharing.

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. You're very welcome!

Hazard Fraught has a tube/pipe nylon brush set that has a brush with a little wisp on the end that works pretty well for agitating the screen gunk. Just shove it down the reservoir and stir like a witch. Guess I can't link it because my previous comment disappeared. Thank you for all you do. It's mind blowing what you've accomplished by helping so many.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 ай бұрын

If you could, please email me the link to the HF brush set: mtbtim@sbcglobal.net You're very welcome. I appreciate what you said. Thanks!

Thank you for this in depth and illustrative video!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome David. Glad you like the video.

Just follow your videos on brake bleed and power steering flush. Nothing like the detail and information you provided, thank you.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Erik! Thanks for stopping by the comments and letting us know our video helped you

Thanks Timmy, I plan on using this method on my 07 CTS Cadillac.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Good luck with the job.

Good Stuff, Great Help, Good Tips 👍Thanks! Your only one so far that said there's a filter to clean or change😃

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl. Glad our video could help out. You're very welcome and we appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

Thanks, Tim for the excellent and complete tutorial on how this repair is completed. I haven't looked through the comments yet, but I would think cleaning the reservoir screen, then flushing might be the way to go. Thanks again for your excellent video (as usual)!

@TimmyTheToolman

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

Impressive video.I did a similar thing to my Auto trans you showed...and in detail.Thanks for that.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and we're glad you like the video. Good to hear our trans flush video helped you out.

Excellent video with thorough explanations for beginners to fully understand the parts and processes required to do the job. One note of caution to viewers -- please pay attention to the fluid spec that the owners manual or fluid filler cap states. My Jeep Commander requires a specific uncommon Chrysler spec MS10838 fluid because the power steering pump also provides the fluid to operate the hydraulic-driven engine cooling fan. Some folks with those Jeeps did the fluid flush or exchange and used standard steering or transmission fluid and it ruined the expensive and hard to find pump.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video Jordan. Yep, it's always smart to pay attention to the owner's manual or what it says on the reservoir cap and put the right fluid in the system. People have also done damage to their system using generic power steering fluid when the system calls for ATF.

Another sick maintenance video! I used my pella 6000 oil pump to get most all the oil out of the reservoir and a dorman vacuum cap to seal off the return nipple. Barely spilled a drop! Thanks for learning that lesson for all of us. I'm doing a flush out front of a PS rack replacement and stole a technique from Speedy just turning the wheel back and forth and that seemed to cycle fluid through without starting the engine. much slower and more manageable for me doing it solo. Thanks for your great videos!!!

@TimmyTheToolman

5 ай бұрын

We talk about the technique of just turning the wheels back and forth with the engine off in a pinned comment (1st comment you see). A lot of people don't know we put updates and other valuable information in a pinned comment and in the video description. In the future, be sure to check both because you might very well miss some important information. Thanks for taking the time to comment and you're very welcome.

Awesome video! Very detailed and clearly explained. You’re the real mvp!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Glad you like the video and we appreciate the kind words. Happy Wrenching!

Worked like a charm! Thanks for the great video.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Lol! Great video explaining in details! Got a good laugh at the end!! Great humor keep up the great work and attitude!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video Danny and it's also nice to hear you appreciate our sense of humor too. Happy Wrenching!

Great video. The images clarity, smooth non jerky, movement, well lit clear views of your video set it apart from others. I initially thought your videos were long. Yes long but very through, again cuds for indepth quality. Skill question, I see in your list of details you have included a magnetic filter. Sounds like a great idea. Maybe I missed the explanation on it. Does it restrict the flow of fluid to any great extent and is there a guide line as to how often it should be replaced. Thanks for the great work!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video and you're very welcome. Yeah, lots of people think our videos are long, but like you noticed, they are very informative and detailed and that's the reason for the length. The Magnetic in-line filter does not restrict flow. They are made for power steering and automatic trans systems. I installed the filter in the return line around 5 inches or so before the reservoir. I basically installed it to where it's not rubbing against anything. You just have to cut out a short section of the return hose to make room for the filter and then you use a couple hose clamps to securely attach it.

One of the best DIY instruction videos I have seen!

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment Gary.

Nice in-depth video, thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike and you're very welcome.

I just did this procedure on my 2002 4Runner. Before doing the job my power steering pump would whine like crazy until the engine was warmed up. After driving for 5-10 minutes the whine would go away but I figured it couldn't hurt to flush my fluid and clean the reservoir. I shined a light through the reservoir and almost could not see it through the filter. I'm surprised the power steering was even functioning. After 3 cans of brake clean I got the filter 80-90% clean and reinstalled it. Now there is absolutely zero noise and the wheel turns smoother. Thank you for such a great and informative video!

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Great job doing the work yourself and fixing your power steering issue. Happy Wrenching!

Great detailed video on a proper flush 👍. that 4 runner is super clean for the age here in the great white north they salt the roads so the rust is plenty. And the bloopers are 😃

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you like the video. Yes, we are lucky to not live in an area of the country that salts the roads.

Thanks for the informative video. Why not clean the screen before doing the flush? I have always changed o rings. Although they may not be damaged, they do take a set, harden, and will not reseal properly. Your videos are always well done and you explain the steps very well. Keep them coming.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video Dan. My reasoning for doing the flush first is because if we clean the screen first followed by the flush, we may be trapping suspended particles in the fluid right back into our clean screen. By flushing first and having clean fluid in the system, you can guarantee you'll have a clean screen when the job is done. Since making the video, we had heard of people having leaks due to the o-ring tearing so we added a section in the video description suggesting replacing the o-ring and we provide the part number and link to buy one. I just flushed the power steering system on my 98 the other day which included replacing the o-ring as well as adding in in-line magnetic filter in the return line to the reservoir. It's good to hear you like the way we're making our videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

This was very helpful. You did however use a lot of fluid and allowed air to enter. Another way to do it is jack up the front end and do not start but turn wheels left to right and that is enough to pump all the fluid out, everything else is the same but no starting. You then flush it without introduction of air into the system and a third of the fluid you used. Still helpful

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Yep, we heard about that wheel turning method after we shot this video. We mention this technique in a pinned comment. The introduction of air into the system is not a big deal however. This would happen with a power steering pump change or a steering rack change. The air in the system quickly works its way out to the reservoir. I'm not sure if your assessment of the fluid used with our method compared to the wheel turning method saves a bunch of fluid. But, I'll take your word for it. Thanks for the comment.

My respect, great video. Thank you.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

jorge rosa thanks for the comment

Thanks guys. I've noticed a considerable difference in the steering of my 2002 TACO after doing this.

@TimmyTheToolman

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome Phillip. Glad it improved your steering.

after watching this video it got.me thinking about the clogged filter in reservoir and thought to myself what's the point of flushing really, if the rack is being starved of fluid. Yes it helps but figured the screen cleaning could be just as.important if not moreso. Had my ps flushed a few !months ago which yes did help but decided to clean screen and flush again! Now my ps is quieter, smoother and I believe my steering to even be slightly more responsive. Screen was about 95% clogged. Also when I did mine I simply jacked front end & turned wheels fully back and forth, worked great, thanks much you guys for making this vid!!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear the screen cleaning helped out. We weren't aware at the time of filming this video that you could effectively move the fluid through the system with the pump off but we know it works and it's a definite option for people to use. You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

It is definitely a good idea to have a spare owing O-ring or circle thing in my bobber, made a rubber or most likely silicone hey, thanks again for the videos Timmy Tim Tim!

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a good idea to replace the o-ring that seals the reservoir to the pump. You're welcome! Happy Wrenching!

Just did this today mine was very junked up pulled a extra resaviour off another truck i have cleaned it real good swaped everything and works great took about 30 mins whole job love your videos sir

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Sicmods maintenance John!!! Thanks for taking the time to drop by & leave a comment on our channel.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you John. Great to hear you love the videos we make. Thanks for taking the time to comment and Happy Wrenching!

Once again, it’s Timmy to the rescue! I just started to get the steering wheel stutter when cold. I recently replaced my rack( and by the way I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED going OEM) I did a flush as well. However, I didn’t know about the screen. Now it’s my next project. Thank you Timmy for another So,so,so,so,so,so,so,so,so,so,so,so, so great video! 😆Much appreciated!

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Scott. Good luck with the flush. Read the comment we pinned for updated tips for this job. The #1 tip is we have heard it's not necessary to run the pump to effectively move the fluid through the system. Jack up the front end so the wheel are off the ground and just turn the wheels back and forth to move the fluid. As the level drops in the reservoir, add more fluid and keep repeating this process until the fluid is coming out clean into your catch basin.

@EmbraceTheSuck

4 жыл бұрын

Timmy The Toolman , yes that was the way I learned from T4R.org.

@EmbraceTheSuck

4 жыл бұрын

Timmy The Toolman , do you know what size and composition the small o-ring is that goes on the bottom of the reservoir? Mine broke when I tried to reattach it to the pump. Thanks

@franciscomirandaiii4000

3 жыл бұрын

@@EmbraceTheSuck Check this part no. 90301-11016 @ your local dealer. Timmy posted the link. I Will be working my rig this weekend asap.

You are so correct about the fine mesh filter medium. It must be cleared of debris.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

With regular fluid changes, this screen would probably stay relatively unclogged. But, power steering fluid is one of those fluids like brake fluid that people forget about renewing on a regular basis so it get's really dirty and ends up clogging the screen in the reservoir.

wow pretty long video... thanx for all details very nice job... i think i'll gowing to do that this week...

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Patrick. Good luck with the job.

Your choice of information and delivery of that information is very good. This reservoir is very dirty so I'd price a new one (not Salvage) and replace the "O"-ring.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph. We appreciate the compliment.

Thank you very much Sir! Your video was very helpful in flushing my power steering fluid. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

@TimmyTheToolman

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome Tony. Great to know our video helped you out.

Tim you are a perfectionist, a rare find wish you were near me.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment Greg. We try to do a thorough job when wrenching on our rigs and other people's rigs. Come to San Jose, California and you can be my neighbor.

Thanks me and my friend knocked this out 2hrs ..great tips

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good job getting it done.

Thank you! Great video.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joe. We're glad you like the video and thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

Very helpful video!! I was able to flush and clean as shown. Only had one hiccup with a rusted bolt for the air box.....the bolt on the fender mount snapped in half. Likely never removed on my 2002 4runner.....just fyi.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 ай бұрын

I'm happy to know our video helped you out. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Timmy: did my flush from the fender reservoir this past weekend? I learned in refilling that it takes several rounds of fill-up, turn on motor, turn steering wheel, etc. before it’s really refilled.

My man, I love these highly detailed videos!!!

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear Mike. Thanks!

Thank you Tim! I hope this fixes my stiff steering and weird stutter when i try turning while stopped haha

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Let us know the result when you're done.

Thanks for this. I had a spare pump laying around, took the reservoir off and had a look inside, noticed the filter was attached on the end of the inlet pipe with a split pin, so ended up taking the top off and giving it all a good clean, also replaced O-ring with a new one. It was not too bad inside, dread to think what the one on the car is like tho as the fluid is black. So i will swap pumps around, and drain the rest of the fluid from the rack and pipes.

@TimmyTheToolman

11 ай бұрын

Good job!

WoW, you did a really great job on that Power Steering Flushing and Screen cleaning. If you were close by, I would have you do my 2002 ford ranger power steering flush. You know that screen is plugged on it with 172,000 miles. Hey, a thumbs up job guy from western PA.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. Glad you like the video.

You have been my savior many times throughout the ownership of my 3rd gen lol! I'm at 290k miles and the power steering has started whining. Time to do this!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Read the comment I pinned before doing the job because there is some additional information to share that might change how you go about the job. Great to hear out videos are helping you out. Let us know if the whining goes away after the flush and reservoir screen cleaning.

@TortureTestMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman I did see that comment and ended up just slipping hose over the turkey baster tip to successfully remove all fluid that could be removed before the screen. The reservoir screen was 100% completely blocked upon inspection. I cleaned it out and flushed the system. The power steering now works much stronger but now I have a different whine and bubbly fluid. I bled the system a few times but the bubbles and whine return every time. I think the old O-ring at the bottom of the reservoir is letting air in because I have no leaks anywhere else and that seems like the only logical place for air to be getting in at this point, so I'm about to replace that O-ring and give it another go!

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TortureTestMagazine Ok, hopefully the new o-ring does the trick.

@TortureTestMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman It did! I don't know why I chanced it with the old o-ring to begin with, since that rarely works out for me on anything... But it was a quick fix anyhow. The steering is now effortless and silent.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

@@TortureTestMagazine That's great to hear. Good job getting it done.

Nice video, I hadn't even considered removing the reservoir from the pump to clean the filter screen, really educational as to how dirty it can get! I thought the reservoir was all part of the pump itself, but now I know how to remove it. The only thing I noticed possibly missing in your tutorial, is the addition of an external power steering filter in the return line, as I've seen from other videos where that is considered just about mandatory after flushing the steering system. All in all, love watching your videos because you're good at exposing the "aw shit" situations before they happen to me! Keep up the good work!

@TimmyTheToolman

9 ай бұрын

Hey Dean, I'm glad you like the video. In a pinned comment (1st comment you see) I discuss the option of adding an inline filter. We quite often add updates to the video via a pinned comment. Also make sure to read the video description because we share important information in there as well. Happy Wrenching!

another great video!

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandeep!

Excellent job my friend.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike

Your video is the best in KZread.. only problem I have is now I have a very small leak.

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you like our video. Where's your leak at?

@nolagromlatino6205

6 жыл бұрын

Timmy The Toolman I think is coming from the O ring rubber.. Should I put different size O ring?(not bigger) maybe thicker one?

Very good thinking. I like your initiative. Great job man

@TimmyTheToolman

9 ай бұрын

Thanks.

I flush my first and after flushing the old liquid I added sea foam trans tune , idle for 30 minutes moving the sterring all the way to the right and left every 5 minutes and after the 30 minutes a take a brake. After my little brake i star to driving on the city for 2 or 3 hours , came back home let cool off a little bit, change the fuid ( sea foam trans tune ) and put the original fluid dexron merc 3 back on the trans, that trans tune is magical my man no more noise no more stiffness . ..

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

This is good to know about the Sea Foam Trans Tune product. Thanks for sharing this.

@heavymechanic2

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience with Marvels Mystery oil, the pump was very noisy and now sounds normal by leaving the MMO in the fluid for a few months. It was a Saganaw pump on a GM.

Hey Timmy I always enjoy your vids. You have helped me out several times on my Tacoma. I wanted to know what you thought about this idea> (I don't know if you have enough room as I am fixing to work on my pump in the next few days and will find out). It will take a bunch of clamps>return from rack to 3/8" barbed ball valve>then filter>then 3/8" T > then to bottom of fluid reservoir. Side outlet of T>3/8" ball valve> then the section of the hose with the plug in it. When changing fluid>cut off valve below filter>remove piece of pipe with plug from side T ball valve>hook piece of pipe on ball valve run to container> open ball valve drain reservoir into container>when reservoir is drained>put plugged pipe on reservoir>install another small pipe with plug on upper ball valve>then off the side T ball valve you can regulate the flow as you run the new fluid from the rack. Does that make sense? If you need to change the filter cut off the valve below it>open the side T valve drain the fluid out of the reservoir> after it is drained you could take it loose from the pipe on the side and bend that over into a container to remove the last bit of oil from the lines and filter. I am a plumber by trade, didn't know if there was room for this but it would be a lot less messy. What do you think? the ball valves are $7 and you would need 2 and a lot of clamps.

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it would work but is all that worthwhile to just avoid a little fluid mess? If it is, do it. I recently swapped out my magnefine in-line filter and it was messy, but I just wiped up the mess the best I could with raga.

Hey, Timmy. Every repair I do on my 2002 Tacoma I reference your videos first. Can’t thank you enough for your service! I’m about to do my steering rack and my power steering pump. I’ve already watched your steering rack video and will definitely use it as a guide. Do you happen to have a power steering pump replacement video? Again, thanks so much, best videos out there.

@TimmyTheToolman

2 ай бұрын

It's great to know you reference our channel first. Thanks for letting us know that. We don't have a video for replacing the power steering pump, but it's not that hard of a job. Breaking free the high pressure line from the pump would probably be the hardest part, and you have to remember to buy a new gasket for the line connection. It's a special double line gasket.

@TheMilkFarm1982

2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks. Just ordered up the parts. It took a good amount of effort to find the right gasket because all the fitment checks said the specific gasket I found was incompatible with my model, but I double checked with my local dealer and sure enough part 44327-30040 is the correct fit. For any one out there curious, I have a 2002 Tacoma crew cab, 5VZ, 3.4L, 4wd.

Thanks for sharing this video,

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mark.

Good job Timmy.

@TimmyTheToolman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you think so.

Very very thorough..Thanks a ton for the video...

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're very welcome.

Timmy... Thousand Thanks...!! The video is great....!!! Make this process after the change kit of hidraulic steering box.. Your other video about this, helped me a lot.. I will recharge my card... and send you the beers... I'll be letting you know. Newly... Thanks brother... Regards from Venezuela...!!

@TimmyTheToolman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks our Venezuelan Brother!

Good video I did very thing you said, although after two bottles of brake clean my reservoir was super gunned up and I had to take the reservoir apart and scrap the screen clean, it was very gunked up after 320k miles. Also replaced the rubber black o ring at the bottom with a fresh one.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Good job giving your power steering system some love.

Great video,Thankyou !

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're very welcome!

Great video man ! Thanks !

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. We're glad you like the video.

Great thorough video!

@TimmyTheToolman

18 күн бұрын

Thanks!

haha thanks for this. love the ending. i guess we dont realize how many times we say a word until we record ourselves.!

@TimmyTheToolman

6 жыл бұрын

I agree. The ending was pretty funny.

Lift the vehicle and while adding fluid turn the wheels back and forth with the engine, that will throw most of the fluid out of the rack and pinon, then start the engine without turning steering, then with the engine off repeat the process. I did it on my Lexus GX470 and only used about 2qts. Is very clean now.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Christian, we now know about this as a viable technique. At the time of shooting this video, we didn't think you could effectively move the fluid through the system with the pump off. We added this as an optional method in a comment we pinned giving updates on the job as we learned them. Thanks for the comment.

Great stuff! Thanks.

@TimmyTheToolman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're very welcome.

Good job. I wanted to avoid running the pump, so I used the PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE Suction Gun to totally empty the reservoir. I disconnected the return line and capped the return tube off the reservoir and then connected to Suction Gun to the return line. Basically, instead of using the steering wheel pump, I manually evacuated the fluid using the suction gun. Once all the fluid was out, I started adding fresh fluid into the reservoir and used the suction gun to pull it out till I saw clean fluid coming out of the return line. At that point, I emptied the reservoir again, removed the cap, reconnected the return line and re-filled the reservoir and tested for the right level and took the truck for a short ride in the neighborhood and re-tested for the appropriate level.

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid technique. Thanks for sharing.

@Sami-bc9iv

4 жыл бұрын

@@TimmyTheToolman You inspire me to do the work myself (well with my 13 year old). I don't trust the dealer (overcharge + sometimes they use the wrong fluid) and the mechanic does not use the right fluid / spark plugs or oil. I already completed the 30000 miles maintenance work with the exception of flushing the radiator. For some reason I had a hard time replacing the oil filter. Next is to flush and change the breaks. P.S. I did not clean the power steering reservoir, maybe the next time around. Also, I believe the 1998 4Runner Limited 4 wheel drive V6 AT takes about 7 Quarts of 5w-90 and about 4+ quarts for the transmission. Take care - Sami

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sami-bc9iv Good to hear Sami that our videos are inspiring you to turn wrenches. Have fun with the upcoming projects.

Hello Timmy. Thank you for the great video. I need to clean the reservoir on a Honda Civic 1995. Is it the same procedure since the top openning on my reservoir is way smaller than the one showed on your video?. Thanks

@TimmyTheToolman

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you can get the nozzle of the brake cleaner in there and you can shine light through the bottom to see your progress, I don't see why it wouldn't work.