Thread: Steering Fluid change

Hello,

steering fluid is low and dark, so instead of topping it up I'm going to flush and refill the entire system, this is how I'll do it:
1- front wheels straight forward on axle stands;
2- empty the reservoir from top with a syringe;
3- remove return hose and connect it to a clear drain hose and disposal container, plug inlet pipe so it doesn't spill as reservoir is filled;
4- fill reservoir;
5- start engine and turn steering wheel from right lock to left lock and back again (never run engine for more then 10 seconds);
6- stop engine;

repeat steps 4 to 6 until you can see fresh fluid coming out through clear drain hose

7- point wheels forward and remove from axle stands;
8- reconnect return hose to inlet pipe;
9- top-up, recap reservoir;
check for leaks and top-up if necessary on next few runs/days.

should work but not sure has someone done it? how much fluid does it take? lots of pipes and hoses...

Freelander Di; LH Drive with AC

thanks in advance
Miguel Baptista

Originally Posted by baptistama

Done, thanks.

Yes it is a Freelander 1, L-Series engine, 3 door, softop, L/H drive.

Two Forum posters there are VERY knowledgable on L-Series diesels!!!