Can't get much fluid from power steering reservoir

NissanParty · 01-14-2023, 04:39 PM

How do you guys suck the power steering fluid out of the reservoir? Mine has a screen blocking it right at about the cold min line. That is the most I can take out and it is a very small amount.

After I made this thread I read that it is a problem with later model Zs and it was recommended to replace the reservoir with the older model so I can siphon all the fluid out.

NissanParty · 01-17-2023, 11:35 AM

I have been looking at fluid reservoirs and I see some on eBay that are new for $35 or so. Obviously these are not OEM. Would it be a bad idea to use one of these? It is about $200 cheaper than OEM.

Another question - how do you change the reservoir without getting dang fluid all over the place?

Elmo370z · 01-17-2023, 12:50 PM

Put a rag under the hose when you disconnect it

vtec to vvel · 01-17-2023, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NissanParty

How do you guys suck the power steering fluid out of the reservoir? Mine has a screen blocking it right at about the cold min line. That is the most I can take out and it is a very small amount.

After I made this thread I read that it is a problem with later model Zs and it was recommended to replace the reservoir with the older model so I can siphon all the fluid out.

I wasn't aware the later models had any issues with the PS reservoir?

Spooler · 01-17-2023, 02:33 PM

Make sure you put the right fluid back in. It takes Dextron 3 ATF fluid. Look in the owners manual. Do not put power steering fluid in it or you will have a mess.

Dreadnaught · 01-18-2023, 12:37 AM

I have a 2014 and I just use a vacuum machine hooked up to shop air to suck the reservoir dry. Then I add fluid. The hose on the vacuum machine was about the average diameter of a normal straw.

You could also probably just remove the right side air filter housing that way you can unclip the reservoir from its mount. Then disconnect the lower line with a drip pan under it and drain the reservoir that way.

NissanParty · 04-01-2023, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Make sure you put the right fluid back in. It takes Dextron 3 ATF fluid. Look in the owners manual. Do not put power steering fluid in it or you will have a mess.

If I use Nissan power steering fluid from the dealership is that Dextron 3?

Tractionless · 04-02-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanParty

If I use Nissan power steering fluid from the dealership is that Dextron 3?

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ZoomZ · 04-02-2023, 12:37 PM

Later models have that secondary screen in reservoir.

I was told that you can swap out for a G37 reservoir which is a classic style, open reservoir.

Late model P/S fluid reservoir

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01-14-2023, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
NissanParty Base Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Southern California Posts: 112 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 33	Can't get much fluid from power steering reservoir - solved How do you guys suck the power steering fluid out of the reservoir? Mine has a screen blocking it right at about the cold min line. That is the most I can take out and it is a very small amount. After I made this thread I read that it is a problem with later model Zs and it was recommended to replace the reservoir with the older model so I can siphon all the fluid out. Last edited by NissanParty; 01-14-2023 at 10:18 PM.

01-17-2023, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,987 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Make sure you put the right fluid back in. It takes Dextron 3 ATF fluid. Look in the owners manual. Do not put power steering fluid in it or you will have a mess. sx moneypit likes this.

01-18-2023, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	I have a 2014 and I just use a vacuum machine hooked up to shop air to suck the reservoir dry. Then I add fluid. The hose on the vacuum machine was about the average diameter of a normal straw. You could also probably just remove the right side air filter housing that way you can unclip the reservoir from its mount. Then disconnect the lower line with a drip pan under it and drain the reservoir that way. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

04-02-2023, 12:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 781 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	Later models have that secondary screen in reservoir. I was told that you can swap out for a G37 reservoir which is a classic style, open reservoir. Late model P/S fluid reservoir Post #15. Last edited by ZoomZ; 04-02-2023 at 12:44 PM.

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01-17-2023, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
NissanParty Base Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Southern California Posts: 112 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 33	I have been looking at fluid reservoirs and I see some on eBay that are new for $35 or so. Obviously these are not OEM. Would it be a bad idea to use one of these? It is about $200 cheaper than OEM. Another question - how do you change the reservoir without getting dang fluid all over the place?

01-17-2023, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,724 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Put a rag under the hose when you disconnect it