ATF and Power Steering Fluid - how often should change?

[panda]

For a typical Japanese car...how often do I need to change these 2 fluids?

 

[EvolutionZ]

ATF - every 20,000km
PS - every 40,000km to 60,000km should be ok

 

[ixeo]

or yearly, whichever comes first. reason being the fluid will oxidize. -- for the ATF
ps fluid I don't know.

 

[panda]

Thx Guys. Any recommedation on what brand is good?

 

[vr2turbo]

ATF - Every 20k km atf pan change, on 3rd change means at 60k km do a flush.
When doing atf pan change use back same atf brand and model, because still have atf in the gear system. Chang brand only if you do a flush.
Pennzoil Multi Vehicle ATF is a good buy.
Power steering fluid, I hardly change. Change only when I do repairs to my steering system.....

 

[panda]

Thx Vr2! How to flush the atf?

 

[vr2turbo]

Thx Vr2! How to flush the atf?

For flush you will need to go to a mechanic who has an atf flushing machine.
They will hook up and clean the system before pumping in new atf while it drains the old ones.....

 

[panda]

thx again bro! appreciate it.

 

[vr2turbo]

you are welcome.....

 

[EvolutionZ]

toyota ATF also another good choice...

 

[panda]

toyota ATF also another good choice...

Yes bro. I have afew friends who used and said Toyota ATF is a 1st class Fluid.

 

[EvolutionZ]

Yes bro. I have afew friends who used and said Toyota ATF is a 1st class Fluid.

price are reasonable n affordable too...

 

[Izso]

Hi Panda, I did a DIY on how to do ATF flush for a Myvi. The process isn't too different for other Jap cars.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...e/385386-diy-flush-atf-and-change-filter.html

But it's a 2-man job so don't attempt this by yourself. Preferably 3 if you don't have experience doing this.

And not all Japanese cars use the same ATF. Some Toyota Type-IV, some Dexron III, some SPIII so don't mix them up. Type IV is Type IV, Dexron III is Dexron III. Unless it's a mutli-grade ATF don't mix them, the only exception is Dexron III and Dexron II. D3 is backward compatible with D2 but not the other way around but D2 these days is pretty rare.

Power steering is a closed system so oxidation is slower compared to the other oils and it's not exposed to heat (much). So safe would be 40k km or 60k km. But you'll need to change it sooner or later, don't wait till it has problems, it'll be more hassle than it's worth to fix it by the time it breaks down (the steering rack).

 

[panda]

Thx Izso! Much appreciated.

 

[vr2turbo]

Thx Izso! Much appreciated.

Bro. Izso DIY expert.....

 

[JINEIL2EN]

if for Honda, there will b difren kind of story for these 2 fluid...

 

[Izso]

Bro. Izso DIY expert.....

Woooi.. I'm only the DIY fella who publicizes his DIYs. I'm sure there are loads more sifu's out there just keeping quiet. Like you for example.

 

[vr2turbo]

Woooi.. I'm only the DIY fella who publicizes his DIYs. I'm sure there are loads more sifu's out there just keeping quiet. Like you for example.

Bro., I read your topic, and that is good info, so I still stand by my post....ha! ha!
I do DIY but the easy stuff only. Oil changes I still leave it to my mechanic, because to get rid of the oil is a problem and messy.

 

[huakenny]

for d flushing job, if plan to DIY..still can use the oldskool skill without the need of flushing machine.

engine/atf/power steering all also can...

for engine, drain the old oil out, filter remain. pour engine oil and let it idle...drain it out again aftew few minutes..u can drain few times(depends). atf also same

power steering, u can remove the bottom fluid hose to let it drain out(easier way), then refill the fluid. turn steering max to left and right several times...drain it again.. repeat these steps until the fluid is at satisfied condition lo....

 

[mcliong1]

hi, how about brake and coolant fluid? How many k km?and duration should i change and replace? thanks