I recently did some work on my power steering system found this tool to be handy.
There is a lot of fluid in the power steering reservoir. As soon as you release the hoses, it’s going to poor all over the front of your engine and then on the ground. An oil change tub will help keep it off the garage floor, no staining and no tracking it around. However, it will still run down the engine.
So, I used a turkey baster. EEEERRRKKK…(yeah it’s in caps!!!) Do not put it back in the kitchen when you’re done….NO…NO..NO….In fact if you are smart, ask first!!! I did and I was surprised to hear “Sure, but you’ll have to purchase a replacement.” For a minute I thought….well that’ll come out of my car budget….and I thought…I wonder if I can clean it up…and…ummm…(kidding of course). It worked great and I just have to purchase one…but not until Thanksgiving!!!! $10 bucks says..I’ll forget and have to run out on Thanksgiving and stand in line for 1.25 hours, if I can find one at all.
BTW – I recommend “Pampered Chef” brand for power steering fluid removal!!!!
Pampered Chef Turkey Baster
I’ve been doing this for years, but I buy a turkey baster for $1.99 and use it once, or twice, and throw it out. BTW, a bath in undiluted Simple Green with your Pampered Chef baster and your wife might not know the difference.
LOL..thanks Bill…I’m betting she does!!!!
thanks for post.
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