Power steering fluid type for Myvi

[deroll]

The manual does not say what type of power steering fluid is used. Is it dexron III (same as ATF)?

And where is the fuel filter located. Its not stated in the manual as well and searching online didn't give me any easy answers. If its in the fuel tank like many newer cars, I'll give this diy job a miss.

 

[Izso]

Dexron III for the power steering and the fuel filter is located right next to the firewall. Just trace the fuel line to the filter

 

[deroll]

Whats the original colour of the PS fluid? From the outside, the reserve tank looks dark greenish but the fluid looks pale yellowish when I drew some out on a tissue. Maybe the dye fell out of solution. Would there be an issue mixing in some new red dexronIII?

 

[ixeo]

Maybe the dye fell out of solution.

You must be really naive.

FLUSH THAT SHIT.

 

[deroll]

You must be really naive.

FLUSH THAT SHIT.

If you google myvi engine compartment and take a look at the steering fluid tank, they look dark from the outside. So its not an automatic cause for alarm. Some power steering fluid is yellowish/amber which looks like what I've got now, which is why I'd like to know what the original colour was.

 

[ixeo]

The fact that you think the possibility of the "dye fell out of solution" is laughable. Still, I applaud you for taking the effort to find out.

 

[deroll]

The fact that you think the possibility of the "dye fell out of solution" is laughable. Still, I applaud you for taking the effort to find out.

Do you happen to know the answer to my questions? Like the original colour of the PS fluid?

Dyes can fall out of solution, perhaps you don't know that.

 

[vr2turbo]

Do you happen to know the answer to my questions? Like the original colour of the PS fluid?

Dyes can fall out of solution, perhaps you don't know that.

Not sure what Myvi uses for PS fluid, but all my 3 cars PS fluid is red....

 

[Izso]

Mine is green or blue.

 

[deroll]

Mine is green or blue.

Yep, theres a dark green-blue colour looking from the outside of the reserve tank but the dye seems to have dropped off after 8yrs on the Myvi and now it looks dark yellow. I guess its time to flush it.

 

[deroll]

Dexron III for the power steering and the fuel filter is located right next to the firewall. Just trace the fuel line to the filter

It seems that shops don't sell fuel filters and it is integrated into the pump. A quick google for the Sirion says thats the case also.
But after having a look, I saw something that could be a filter. Anyone know what it is?

 

[ixeo]

Do you happen to know the answer to my questions? Like the original colour of the PS fluid?

Dyes can fall out of solution, perhaps you don't know that.

Oh wow, of course I know it can "fall out of solution". I also know engine oil can turn to sludge. Its called failure. if you were a effing genius you won't be asking here right?

The point where "dye fall out of solution" is when it has failed. Coolants, ATF fluids, brake fluids all have dyes for a reason. To let you spot leakages, and also to serve as a visual warning if you do not stick to maintenance schedules to let you know its time to change that shit.

 

[deroll]

I did not claim to be a know all in my posts. Power steering fluid generally have very long change intervals and some last as long as the 'lifetime' of the car. The Myvi doesn't state a change interval which probably means a very long or 'lifetime' interval at which point a colour change from the dye dropping is possible but not cause for panic if its not dirty. I noticed that the ps fluid on mine is not sludgy or dark and dirty so I still have time to change it along with other maintenance work.

 

[ixeo]

so I still have time to change it along with other maintenance work.

If you already made a conclusion based on your own observation then why the fuck are you asking people on a public forum?

Being an asshat or a troll? Yeah mods please close this thread cause its obvious he's trolling.

 

[Izso]

Actually, apart from ixeo's crude response, I think he has a point.

Deroll, you obviously know your stuff. Why do you post newbie-like questions if you know the answers? The same applies to your other threads too

 

[deroll]

Actually, apart from ixeo's crude response, I think he has a point.

Deroll, you obviously know your stuff. Why do you post newbie-like questions if you know the answers? The same applies to your other threads too

I posted the threads because I don't know certain things and need the info. I'm no expert and just wanted to start getting my hands dirty on basic maintenance tasks correctly and cheaply (no more 50-200% markups on materials).

About the ps fluid, the info wasn't in the manual and although I have the maintenance records, I didn't own or maintain the car previously. I was just making an observation that the dye could drop out without the fluid getting sludgy and dirty- which seems to be controversial enough to make me a know it all.

I don't see anything wrong with my other threads. I asked because I was unsure about something and judging from the responses from the coolant type thread (for example), lots of people aren't sure about the different coolant types too.