changing power steering fluid

**rick130** · 24th November 2012, 06:20 PM

This one would be better, http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdf...ust%202012.pdf it's closer in viscosity to the PAS fluid and any fluid that meets CAT's TO4 spec is a more advanced oil that shows lower wear levels than one that meets their TO2 spec..

And this is Penrites specific ACE fluid which would be a little better than the above two when the ambient starts to drop as it's a semi-syn with a much higher viscosity index (VI) than the CAT or tactor fluids.
http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdf...Aug%202012.pdf

**northiam** · 24th November 2012, 06:42 PM

Thanks
The latter PAS fluid is $35.00/ ltr

Thought that UTTO would be a way cheaper alternative.

**OffTrack** · 24th November 2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by northiam

Thanks
The latter PAS fluid is $35.00/ ltr

Thought that UTTO would be a way cheaper alternative.

Remind us - what is the service interval on the ACE/PAS fluid?

**northiam** · 24th November 2012, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by OffTrack

Remind us - what is the service interval on the ACE/PAS fluid?

Point taken I guess, but wouldn't it be good for just one oil to all drivetrain etc.

**rick130** · 24th November 2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by northiam

Point taken I guess, but wouldn't it be good for just one oil to all drivetrain etc.

I wouldn't use a UTTO or C4 oil anywhere else on a Landy, they are really for relatively highly loaded, low speed gears and not a high enough viscosity for the diffs or t/case in our cars, although a case could be made for an R380 g/box.

Usually only available in 20l drums too.

**OffTrack** · 25th November 2012, 05:34 AM

**mattmac** · 2nd July 2014, 07:43 PM

to change the PS fluid why not run a clear plastic tube from bleeder valve into container and run engine while topping up until clean fluid appears?

**DiscoKym** · 2nd July 2014, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by northiam

Not the best way but the easiest. Extract fluid using syringe from reservoir to low level then add fresh fluid, run engine for 10min repeat for a litre or two.
I used this when fluid was only warm.
Orcon Mixing Syringe - 80ml - Supercheap Auto Australia

I've been doing it this way since I bought the Disco for my PAS and ACE.

A bit worried if I change it all I might make it leak...

A bottle of Penrite PAS does a few changes..

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