Power Steering Flush

Easy

⏱ 30-60 min📅 Every 50K mi▶ Watch Videos

Shop Cost

~$120

DIY Parts

~$15

You Save

~$105

Tools needed (one-time, if you don't own them)~$40

Tools Required (4)

Turkey baster or fluid pump

Drain pan

Funnel

Pliers

Power steering fluid

Pro Tip Suck, refill, drive, repeat 3-4x.

Honda

Honda PSF only. Do NOT use generic ATF. Turkey baster method works well.

Toyota

ATF Dexron in PS system (most models). Turkey baster the reservoir.

Ford

Mercon ATF in most. Reservoir is easy to access. Suck and refill 3x.

Subaru

Dexron ATF. Small reservoir. 3-4 suck-and-refill cycles.

BMW

CHF 11S or Pentosin fluid. DO NOT use ATF. System is sensitive.

Extra tools: CHF 11S fluid

What tools do I need for a power steering flush?

You need 4 tools: Turkey baster or fluid pump, Drain pan, Funnel, Pliers. Parts required: Power steering fluid.

How much does a power steering flush cost DIY vs shop?

A shop charges approximately $120. Doing it yourself costs about $15 in parts, saving you $105.

How hard is a power steering flush to do yourself?

Rated Easy (2/5 difficulty). Typically takes 30-60 min. Suck, refill, drive, repeat 3-4x.

How often should you do a power steering flush?

Recommended Every 50K mi (approximately every 50,000 miles).

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