#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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@Bekim8310 4 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!

@terryglisson52 5 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@theAussieG 4 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.

@dwreck9336 4 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!

@georgelung6965 5 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.

@stevehopkins8902 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tsehampton 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mohandasu43 4 жыл бұрын

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

@zachman2699 2 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!

@mitchellburks4375 3 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.

@joemartinez6182 5 жыл бұрын

nice job jimmy, easy to understand.

@besmerjacqueslarochel3336 5 жыл бұрын

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

@walter.bellini 2 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.

@zmanvideo1 5 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!!

@matthewtravasos5775 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great job with visually gratifying results.

@REWTIGER 4 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 3 жыл бұрын

Did it fix the issue

@catalinasalazar755 3 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!

@BuckleyWildcat 2 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.

@TR1CKSHOTS31 2 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

@pingpong9656 2 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!

@leckramporan8146 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ughievox2513 3 жыл бұрын

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

@khairhogai 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmy sharing your knowledge and giving us easy tips

@bonymac23 2 жыл бұрын

This was well explained and detailed. Thank you!

@lebronjordan802 2 жыл бұрын

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

@white24valve 5 жыл бұрын

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

@1RoadGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Noted. Thanks!

@randypond7499 5 жыл бұрын

What size is the hose barb fitting?

@1RoadGarage 5 жыл бұрын

@@randypond7499 3/8"

@MarkSmith-js2pu 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KevinNadeau 5 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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@cuttingedgecool7235 Жыл бұрын

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

@kevhalpin6371 6 ай бұрын

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

@stuckinmygarage6220 5 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!

@nelsonramos2218 5 жыл бұрын

👍 very informative, thanks!

@ogairbender808 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel 😍

@niloyu105 3 жыл бұрын

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@michael931 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this. Looks great.

@therealweeper 3 жыл бұрын

Super Excellent and Presented Great!! Thank you

@zmoorer 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@jordanblair5410 2 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.

@AngryStaffSgt 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Juan67_Az 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video!!!

@SherifEgypt 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice & informative video.

@samuelescoto8028 5 жыл бұрын

very helpful video thank you 👌🏻

@gailjohnson6670 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

@vladip8617 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, looks so easy.

@jeffthompson8663 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and explanation. 👍👍☘☘

@robertarmstrong2323 4 жыл бұрын

Great video..doing this tomorrow

@_mylastname 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Just did this to my moms truck.

@gengartravels 2 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.

@erickuribe9860 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video👍

@rubenrosales1359 5 жыл бұрын

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

@patrickjones9381 5 жыл бұрын

Nice thanks for the info

@richardlee8849 3 жыл бұрын

Clear , very good

@arthurgomez8265 5 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks

@kenraustin1947 3 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.

@Halfbreed-pg2zg 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@wilsonwaz7430 4 жыл бұрын

Good job

@bluebox212 4 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:)

@johnson36herbalife 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PapaSaint70 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jadensolomon8125 9 ай бұрын

Very good job sir

@EAGLE_OF_PERSIA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@brendanschneider0528 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thecarolinacraftsman4120 5 жыл бұрын

Another great quick how to video! Thanks Jimmy!!

@1RoadGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment!!

@Langlois3008 13 күн бұрын

@@1RoadGarage Hello I am French and I own a 2007 Chevrolet Express V8 6.0 LQ4, I would like to know how many liters of steering fluid the steering system contains

@andrewsj65 Жыл бұрын

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

@antonescobar954 8 ай бұрын

nice one and easy bro

@dinhscot Жыл бұрын

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

@oumarneville7219 2 жыл бұрын

Super Jimmy.

@Ja3cques 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Zspeed 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet!!!!!

@ryanlutton8193 3 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 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna try on my 04 Trailblazer

@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.

@robertkaukani8915 3 жыл бұрын

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

@purdie3dandlaserworks622 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome so easy

@marcus9x9 Жыл бұрын

Gonna try this.

@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! 🙂

@dkgrace6743 5 жыл бұрын

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

@OSDCrusher 5 жыл бұрын

He's a natural moron

@HsingSun 5 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?

@jesusbrito59 5 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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@lancebaker5007 4 жыл бұрын

Home Depot.

@ApartmentKing66 3 жыл бұрын

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

@pjtutorialsPH 4 жыл бұрын

I like your way better, Jimmy. Thanks.

@none7298 2 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 👍

@carlosarce6352 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

@ragnaroksangel Жыл бұрын

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

@johnguest8546 5 жыл бұрын

nice

@Thanhnguyen-jb4fg Жыл бұрын

Great.Thx

@tracewallace23 5 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

@ApartmentKing66 3 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.

@rodolfohernandez651 8 ай бұрын

Got it thanks

@heathjones7002 4 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.

@SeahawkAz 7 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

@paulcali08 Жыл бұрын

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

@bigmac8299 5 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a rack and pinion system because it's different than regular power steering

@juanpizana9780 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dtnel 5 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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@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 KZfaq videos so he can get paid off of views. There's money in KZfaq videos if you do it right.

@ALANA2240 4 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

@louindorato6855 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a brake fluid flush ?

@armandomartinez-jp9zi 5 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

@davidmcdonald6977 2 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 $$$.

@rem520 3 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?