Motor Oil in my power steering: Me=Idiot

[rtwngAvngr]

I put about 10 oz of motor oil into my power steering system by accident. How bad is this and I do I need to flush the whole thing out?

 

[dilloduck]

I put about 10 oz of motor oil into my power steering system by accident. How bad is this and I do I need to flush the whole thing out?

very---yes

 

[rtwngAvngr]

very---yes

That's what I was afraid of. DAMMIT! SHould I get a pro? Im not very car savvy.

 

[rtwngAvngr]

Should I drive it at all, like just a block or so to the station?

 

[dmp]

It won't be hard to fix; have you started the car yet? If not, the oil hasn't gone thru the system.

Remove the lower-hose-clap on the hose going into the bottom of the unit. Let everything drain. Pour clean Tranny or PS fluid thru the unit until things run clear (well, red...but until you don't see any more oil).

Re-attach the hose and you'll be set.

All that can really happen is your steering may not function smoothly. It's a self-contained hydrolic system - your car won't break down. You 'might' break a hose maybe? Be warned, PS Fluid is MORE flamable than just about anything i know of, under the hood.

 

[dmp]

I wouldn't drive it with the belt attached to the pump. I wouldn't start the engine w/ the belt attached to the pump.

 

[rtwngAvngr]

WOw. I wonder if i can do that. Im girly about cars. I shouldn't use water, should I.

 

[dilloduck]

It won't be hard to fix; have you started the car yet? If not, the oil hasn't gone thru the system.

Remove the lower-hose-clap on the hose going into the bottom of the unit. Let everything drain. Pour clean Tranny or PS fluid thru the unit until things run clear (well, red...but until you don't see any more oil).

Re-attach the hose and you'll be set.

All that can really happen is your steering may not function smoothly. It's a self-contained hydrolic system - your car won't break down. You 'might' break a hose maybe? Be warned, PS Fluid is MORE flamable than just about anything i know of, under the hood.

what he said !! ^

 

[dilloduck]

WOw. I wonder if i can do that. Im girly about cars. I shouldn't use water, should I.

nix the water idea--bad

 

[dmp]

WOw. I wonder if i can do that. Im girly about cars. I shouldn't use water, should I.

No. Mineral spirits or something...No water. Water = bad.

 

[dmp]

Hey!

Have a turkey baster? Suck the stuff out from the top, deposit into a can. Throw away.

Add new PS fluid.



Drive it till it breaks. Don't drive the car w/ an empty PS pump though, if the belt is attached. Get somebody to run you to the store for new fluid.

 

[rtwngAvngr]

Hey!

Have a turkey baster? Suck the stuff out from the top, deposit into a can. Throw away.

Add new PS fluid.



Drive it till it breaks. Don't drive the car w/ an empty PS pump though, if the belt is attached. Get somebody to run you to the store for new fluid.

Yes. Yes. Yes. I like this the best.

 

[dmp]

Yes. Yes. Yes. I like this the best.

AND...get pics!!

 

[rtwngAvngr]

AND...get pics!!

Y'all might get some crack, like a real mechanic.

 

[dmp]

Y'all might get some crack, like a real mechanic.

ew. On second thought...


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Post up the results, kay?

 

[rtwngAvngr]

I used the turkey baster method described above. All seems well. Thanks, DMP.

 

[Mr. P]

I used the turkey baster method described above. All seems well. Thanks, DMP.

So, did ya find the cap for adding oil yet?

 

[rtwngAvngr]

So, did ya find the cap for adding oil yet?

Umm... yeah... it was a different one.

 

[Mr. P]

Umm... yeah... it was a different one.

Yeah, an on top of the engine too, unlike the power steering res. I can't believe you did that.:funnyface

I'd drain it after a few short trips and refill. Can't hurt.

 

[rtwngAvngr]

Yeah, an on top of the engine too, unlike the power steering res. I can't believe you did that.:funnyface

I'd drain it after a few short trips and refill. Can't hurt.

I know. Pretty stupid. It was dark. I was tired.... :duh3: