Easy Way to Flush Power Steering Fluid - Toyota Sienna

Easy Way to Flush Power Steering Fluid - Toyota Sienna - Eliminate the Squeal!

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2 жыл бұрын

If the Power Steering Squeals, Squeaks or Chatters in your Toyota Sienna, you need to replace the power steering fluid. This happens when water (typically condensation) gets into the system. Replacing with fresh fluid eliminates the squealing.
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Toyota uses Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) in its Power Steering Systems. You can use either a Dexron III substitute or Toyota T-IV. Toyota developed T-IV to be backward compatible with Dexron III.
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@ajm849 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It was nice and easy to follow and went well for me!

@PracticalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear it!

@alisonlively6397 Жыл бұрын

Great videos!! Tysm for doing them! I love that you are quickly thorough!!

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my pleasure!

@ourvdo549 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content! Quick, concise, to the point. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make a video and post. I'm trying to do the same!

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and best of luck!

@EGMATV1 Жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you for sharing it!!!

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@whocared..1128 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you for sharing it

@PracticalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ridemfast7625 Жыл бұрын

Duct Tape - Ef'in Right! That used to be the go to tool.

@deadline7610 Жыл бұрын

Nicely Done.

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mansaaron1 2 жыл бұрын

Your old fluid actually looked pretty good. Did this stop the squeak or was it your belt? Great video!

@702Wolfi 2 жыл бұрын

My brand new 4runner came with dark fluid from the factory. Not sure what's going on. Probably some assembly grease mixed with the ATF.

@gavent99 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@PracticalMechanic Ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped!

@adriangale Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your projects, and if you haven't already, please subscribe, it helps a lot! Thank you!

@adriangale Жыл бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic I did make more of a mess than you but I got it done 😊

@adriangale Жыл бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic subscribed 😊

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

So cool! 😂

@joet4806 4 ай бұрын

Perfect

@PracticalMechanic 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I followed your and/or other videos when I changed and flushed the old power steering fluid. Then, I tested it, the steering wheel have some noise after I added new power steering fluid. What caused the problem?

@PracticalMechanic 4 ай бұрын

Could be a loose power steering belt.

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

@1:32, can we use Toyota ATF Type T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid for Power Steering?

@elultimo102 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tacoma & Scion XB that are overdue. This looks the easiest of the vids I've seen. Another springtime project---when it warms up.

@PracticalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's not too bad, especially if it's warm out, good luck!

@elultimo102 2 жыл бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic I was toying with using synthetic----(I watch Scotty videos as well).

@PracticalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Probably fine, but can't go wrong with what Toyota recommends...

@ayannamarrow3667 6 ай бұрын

Can you do this without raising the vehicle?

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

From this video, you showed that we can use Toyota ATF Type T-IV for Power Steering Fluid on Toyota Sienna, right?

@PracticalMechanic 4 ай бұрын

Yes. Toyota developed T-IV to be backward compatible with Dexron III. Thanks for visiting, please like and subscribe!

@benjaminumukoro885 9 ай бұрын

The fluid container you used has Type-TIV meant for transmission. Toyota suggests using Dexron II or III steering fluid.

@PracticalMechanic 9 ай бұрын

You are right, on the cover of the power steering reservoir it recommends Dexron II or III. This was before IV was developed. Toyota developed T-IV to be backward compatible with Dexron III. Thanks for visiting!

@SirPractical 4 ай бұрын

That’s interesting, because my 2004 Sienna recommends Type IV for tranny, but Dex II/III for power steering.

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

@@SirPractical Can I use Toyota ATF Type T-IV on 2005 Sienna?

@SirPractical 4 ай бұрын

@@HsingSun just to confirm, are you asking about tranny or power steering fluid?

@SirPractical 4 ай бұрын

@@HsingSun Just to confirm, are you referring to Tranny or PS?

@cmc778 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Camry which states Dexron III on the power steering reservoir cap but another you tuber who is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician says to use a quality power steering fluid, such as Lucas or Prestone, because they contain the proper conditioners and additives that your steering system needs and not the additives that are in ATF fluid. He states that they use this type of aftermarket power steering fluid at the Toyota dealership. He also says that the dealership does have a Toyota labelled Power Steering Fluid but it is ridiculously expensive and they do not use that when they are servicing power steering systems. They use the aftermarket type. Any experience or thoughts about this?

@PracticalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Either should be fine. The main takeaway is to use a quality product that won't damage seals. Since you're changing the power steering fluid so infrequently, it doesn't make sense to skimp on the product that you put inside! Good luck! (By the way, that 2005 Camry will last forever, wish I could find one!)

@cmc778 2 жыл бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic Thanks

@abyssalsoul6216 Жыл бұрын

Manual calls for Dexron type transmission fluid !

@trevordoeshalloween5994 Жыл бұрын

*cough* car care nut *cough* :) I went with the dextron atf because that's what Toyota says. my 2005 camry came with power steering fluid in it when I bought it. I replaced the top return rubber hose because of a leak and flushed the system.

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

Any Toyota dealers have used expensive one for customers when they serviced?

@nickyjackflash 2 жыл бұрын

I flushed the fluid in my PS system yesterday in my 2007 Sienna. However, by just turning the ON position and putting the vehicle in Neutral the wheels DO NOT turn in my Sienna. I adapted the approach my turning on the ignition, using a vacuum fluid extractor to remove fluid in the reservoir, poured the new ATF in the reservoir, turned the wheels to the R & L 10 times, extracted the fluid, and began the process again. All told, I did this process four times. I ended up with clean fluid, but it was a messy ordeal. And, there’s a reason you want to have your vehicle on jacks when turning the wheels, you shred a decent amount of tire rubber onto your driveway pavement & leave two big rubber spots when done.

@captainamericaamerica8090 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

The other method, if you don't have jackstands, is to cut out 4 pieces of cardboard about 1ft x 1ft, then put 2 under each front wheel, so drive the car onto 2 pieces of cardboard, the cardboard will rub against each other instead and save some rubber.

@nickyjackflash Жыл бұрын

@@PracticalMechanic very good idea, I will try that next time!

@blkshk1 Жыл бұрын

Well done but was worried about, car running or not but then you mentioned it. Would prefer that up front.

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, that would have been better!

@HawaiiFoodAndFun 7 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same. Glad it was mentioned in the video.

@rolandlewis3372 3 ай бұрын

how many quarts is the appropriate amount to have on hand for this?

@PracticalMechanic 3 ай бұрын

2 quarts (64 oz) should be enough. It takes about 1.5 qts for a flush.

@PlayaBluffHotelBocas Жыл бұрын

How many quarts of ATF did you use ?

@PracticalMechanic 2 ай бұрын

It takes about 1.5 qts.

@DoOla_ Жыл бұрын

Is this for the 2010 sienna

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yes, the procedure is the same for 2010. The Sienna shown in this video is a 2006. Good luck 👍!

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Toyota Power Steering Fluid - amzn.to/3IFe4uO This is the fluid I use and recommend.

@kristapoints7728 Жыл бұрын

This link isn't active - you may want to update so we can buy from your links.

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

@@kristapoints7728 Thanks for the heads up! I updated the link!

@TMDNEO 2 ай бұрын

Did you use more than 1 bottle of fluid?

@PracticalMechanic 2 ай бұрын

For me it took a little less than 2 qts (about 1.5 qts).

@humbertothebeliever2443 Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use Transmission fluid instead of power steering fluid?

@PracticalMechanic Жыл бұрын

Yes, in fact, that is what the manual calls for! In this case, type t-iv automatic transmission fluid. 👍

@humbertothebeliever2443 11 ай бұрын

@@PracticalMechanicI just finished doing it in my 2004 Sienna. The power steering is turning much smoother now. Thanks for sharing this video.

@PracticalMechanic 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear it!

@robertjohnson3445 8 ай бұрын

I didn't find my steering fluid tank at the place in this video. My sienna is 2011, anyone please give me a hint, appreciate!

@HsingSun 4 ай бұрын

It should have label on the cap.

@user-bq2co6lh3x Ай бұрын

ur sienna could have electric power steering, which mean no fluid need to be change

@humbledhands 2 жыл бұрын

Ignition on?

@abyssalsoul6216 Жыл бұрын

yes, only way to unlock the steering wheel

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