[Shotimes] Mobil1 ATF for steering?

[Rbade12@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/13/2002 9:07:12 AM Central Standard Time, 
ianf@eden.rutgers.edu writes:

> How many quarts should it take? The best method of draining and 
> flushing would be to disconnect the cooler return line and run the 
> motor, correct?
> 

You can also disconnect the return line at the reservoir, the smaller 
diameter tube. Connect that to a longer piece of tubing to get it to a waste 
container. I like the front end on jack stands when I do this, but wheels on 
ground is probably the way it should be done [to put stress on the rack as 
the steering wheel is turned back and forth??]. Need a helper to start and 
turn the wheel. I use a few quarts [4] of cheap F fluid to flush the system 
then chase it with whatever you want in the system [ I used Valvoline 
Synthetic ATF with good results]. Be prepared, once the engine starts things 
happen quickly. Have the flushing fluid in a gallon container and a wide 
mouth funnel in the res. Have your helper turn the wheel lock to lock as many 
times as possible while flushing. I stop the engine after flushing, mainly to 
prepare for chasing the F fluid. The system holds little, less then a quart 
I'd suspect, I chase the F out with 2 quarts of good stuff. Good luck.   Bob 
93 MTX