How to Flush Power Steering Fluid - GM 3800 Series 3.8L V6 Engine

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Flush out that old dirty contaminated power steering fluid and replace with new clean fluid. Extend the life of your power steering components by performing this often overlooked routine maintenance every 50-60k. Video is specifically tailored for General Motors 3800 3.8 liter V6 vehicles but the same flushing concept applies to most vehicles.

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@aCiD0L2 2 жыл бұрын

Literally the best one out there for this specific engine. Thank you!

@silvermine2033 16 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks!

@diymakerdan 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

@AndrewKellman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will be doing this to my Bonneville soon!

@nailarae3633 3 жыл бұрын

The was brilliant! I would of never thought to use that!! Thx

@Ensource 3 жыл бұрын

Need to do this service. Thank you for the video. Will share to the 3800 community on Facebook. ("pontiac grand prix gt, gtp..." page) and some others.

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

@khalidsheikh7184 3 жыл бұрын

F Yeahh I needed this vid

@whatluck1508 Жыл бұрын

my GP has 162k and the fluid likely hasnt ever been changed, i only had it for 20k and i was told to not worry about it, and now it makes a a squeaking sound when i turn to the left, doesnt really do it to the right, but could this be a failing pump or could doing a power steering flush solve this problem? Edit, found the problem, it was the struts causing both my popping sound and squealing, so if you happen to have a similar problem suspect the struts, if a power steering flush doesn't work

@mikeschill4403 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks- any issues long term using Prestone power steering fluid instead of OEM GM fluid? Have heard it is a little thicker than OEM fluid and in cold weather can sometimes cause a whining in some 3800’s

@diymakerdan Жыл бұрын

I've experienced no issues with it.

@davidthompson5846 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video sir! Thank you. When you say you "capped the other end", what does that mean? Did you just keep filling the reservoir as you pumped? Thanks again!

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

When the return line is pulled from the reservoir the plug is used there so I can overfill the reservoir without any leaks while doing the flush..

@davidthompson5846 3 жыл бұрын

@@diymakerdan ah! Of course. Thank you!

@johnames6430 3 жыл бұрын

what size is the line going to the reservoir? what size angle fitting did you use? It's a good idea

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Hose I.D. and everything else is 3/8".

@Jerzon_Solis 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question if you don't mind, what size hoes and l shape adapter did you buy?

@diymakerdan 2 жыл бұрын

3/8ths

@freeyourmind8849 3 жыл бұрын

Wow u emptied a full water bottle. I just sucked out what was in the reservoir and put new fluid in. At most I got a third of a bottle out

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Video shows how to flush the entire system out not just the reservoir.

@XxMalabooo 2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand video. Are you attaching return line to water bottle or plugging return line up? What other end are you referring to? I cant find the other line.

@diymakerdan 2 жыл бұрын

Return line to bottle. The bung on the reservoir gets the plug before it gets the hose again.

@jonmo2694 Жыл бұрын

@@diymakerdan Isn't that the pump? Not resivior, that the hose is attached to, the resivior is on the top not the hose you take off under the wheel.

@akfifa4764 3 жыл бұрын

How did you turn the steering wheel without turning on the engine

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

Because the front end is in the air on jack stands.

@upupandaway5646 2 жыл бұрын

Can you attach both hoses and feed one ,while the engine is running

@diymakerdan 2 жыл бұрын

No need to complicate things, turning the wheel lock to lock will cycle the fluid through.

@jonmo2694 Жыл бұрын

Did this, per your video.Now my pump is loud. Maybe I need to purge the air out, so I will turn the wheel with cap off many times before starting it again.Any suggestions? I hope I didn't ruin my power steering pump!

@diymakerdan Жыл бұрын

Check fluid in the resivior for bubbles and proper level, start car and go L to R lock to lock a few times and the noise should subside once the trapped air gets pushed out..

@jonmo2694 Жыл бұрын

@@diymakerdan Thank you. I did this earlier, raised the car, uncapped it, turned the wheel slowly about 20 times, checked the level and topped it off then , all was good.Thank God, I didn't want to have to replace the pump all weekend.You have the best video on this one! Thank you!

@johnames6430 3 жыл бұрын

so they recommend the clear fluid? I think it came with ATF

@diymakerdan 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the car, check owners manual to clarify.

@blainemcdonald6972 Жыл бұрын

He’s asking about his car same as the one ur working on.

@jonmo2694 Жыл бұрын

@@blainemcdonald6972 Yeah, you don't use ATF, it says in the manual what to use,. although I flushed mine with ATF but chased it with Prestone antileak, it says it's GM suitable.I had leftover ATF from a recent Transmission fluid change I was just going to have to dump anyway.

@CT_Taylor 26 күн бұрын

Use PS fluid, from GM.