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alexatnd



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replacing power steering fluid
I've never changed the power steering fluid in the 8 years I've had Gertie, our original 110 TD5. Vurrently done 225K miles and she had 85K when we bought her.

Think it possbly might be a good idea to replace it given the colour of the stuff in the resevoir. What's the provedure for doing the above?

Rgds
Alex Santa - 1977 Series 3 - new chassis, tub, disc brakes,SU Carb
Gertie - 1999 110 TD5 - like a Phoenix from the ashes back on road... almost
Effie - 2004 110 TD5 County
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4RF RDS



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Location: Ottawa
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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Simplest and least messy method:
1- jack up the front end and put LR on stands
2- take cap off reservoir and siphon out fluid
3- turn ignition key to unlock steering wheel
4- turn steering side to side, full lock, then rest when on off side
5- siphon out more fluid
6- repeat until nothing remains to siphon

7- Refill, slowly do the same
8- then restart engine
9- slowly refill to proper level

Note: this method does not get it all out but most say about 80% or so?


Other method is to get a trusted garage to flush and fill the system for you. This will change 100% of the fluid. Thumbs Up

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