power steering fluid

ShockWave · 02-06-2016, 07:27 PM

Hello all, Okay today I went to Nissan to change my oil and they told me I need to replace the power steering fluid on my 2010. Which is the best fluid to buy...Redline D6 ATF?

http://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30704...Redline+D6+ATF

Do any one have a DIY with pics? Thanks!!!

barncobob · 02-07-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ShockWave

Hello all, Okay today I went to Nissan to change my oil and they told me I need to replace the power steering fluid on my 2010. Which is the best fluid to buy...Redline D6 ATF?

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Do any one have a DIY with pics? Thanks!!!

i always go to youtube

SouthArk370Z · 02-07-2016, 08:30 AM

Many posts on this already. Search is your friend.

ShockWave · 02-07-2016, 11:45 AM

I already search and no DIY?

SouthArk370Z · 02-07-2016, 01:14 PM

Try using one of the major web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to your search string.

To drain the PS, just remove the hose going to the cooler - easy. Getting to the hoses is a royal PITA.
You can also suck the fluid out of the reservoir but you can't get it all.

Detailed procedure should be in the FSM but I haven't looked.

ShockWave · 02-07-2016, 07:20 PM

dude I already look in every search engines know to men. I google, youtube, search pictures and all the forums. nothing came up for 370z DIY.

SouthArk370Z · 02-07-2016, 08:06 PM

One of the PS cooler DIYs will have what you need.

ShockWave · 02-07-2016, 08:22 PM

yes i already read that one..it didn't help me at all.

Jsolo · 02-08-2016, 12:10 AM

Opening up a line might open up more issues down the line. Total capacity of power steering isn't that much - a little over a qt according to the fsm . When I do mine I'll just suck out and replenish a few times.

Power Steering Fluid Change

how to bleed powersteering.....

Edit: What about undoing the return hose from the reservoir, connect a length of stiff hose to it, route it to an empty 1 gal container of some sort then start the car up for a few seconds? That will allow the pump itself to empty out the fluid. Running it for a few seconds shouldn't cause any damage?

Something like this method used on the honda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWcCXyAALCI

ShockWave · 02-08-2016, 03:59 PM

I'm gonna just do it the easy way. sucking out the old stuff and replenish a few times also. Bleeding just sound like its too much trouble. Did you jacked the front up?

barncobob · 03-11-2016, 08:08 AM

i usually use the turkey baster method and then re do it every few hundred miles

kenchan · 03-11-2016, 09:33 AM

i used the factory steering fluid when i did the baster change. it comes in a tiny bottle though..

02-06-2016, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	power steering fluid Hello all, Okay today I went to Nissan to change my oil and they told me I need to replace the power steering fluid on my 2010. Which is the best fluid to buy...Redline D6 ATF? http://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-30704...Redline+D6+ATF Do any one have a DIY with pics? Thanks!!!

02-07-2016, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Many posts on this already. Search is your friend. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-07-2016, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Try using one of the major web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to your search string. To drain the PS, just remove the hose going to the cooler - easy. Getting to the hoses is a royal PITA. You can also suck the fluid out of the reservoir but you can't get it all. Detailed procedure should be in the FSM but I haven't looked. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-07-2016, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	One of the PS cooler DIYs will have what you need. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-08-2016, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	Opening up a line might open up more issues down the line. Total capacity of power steering isn't that much - a little over a qt according to the fsm . When I do mine I'll just suck out and replenish a few times. Power Steering Fluid Change how to bleed powersteering..... Edit: What about undoing the return hose from the reservoir, connect a length of stiff hose to it, route it to an empty 1 gal container of some sort then start the car up for a few seconds? That will allow the pump itself to empty out the fluid. Running it for a few seconds shouldn't cause any damage? Something like this method used on the honda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWcCXyAALCI __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links Last edited by Jsolo; 02-08-2016 at 01:53 AM.

02-07-2016, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	I already search and no DIY?

02-07-2016, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	dude I already look in every search engines know to men. I google, youtube, search pictures and all the forums. nothing came up for 370z DIY.

02-07-2016, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	yes i already read that one..it didn't help me at all.

02-08-2016, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
ShockWave Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston Posts: 303 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 14	I'm gonna just do it the easy way. sucking out the old stuff and replenish a few times also. Bleeding just sound like its too much trouble. Did you jacked the front up? Last edited by ShockWave; 02-08-2016 at 04:02 PM.

03-11-2016, 08:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	i usually use the turkey baster method and then re do it every few hundred miles

03-11-2016, 09:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i used the factory steering fluid when i did the baster change. it comes in a tiny bottle though.. onzedge likes this.

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