It was not my Intention to make anyone think that they don't need to do proper maintenance, but your assumption that Lucas power steering oil will not work is wrong just like you assumption that my truck is rusted out and ready for the scrap yard.
I don't know if this should be recommended or not :eek
Every 2 years I use a Baster to suck out as much fluid from the PS Pump as possible, then replace it. It doesn't completely drain the PS System. I figure over the course of time I eventually get it all removed
I don't know how much is left in the System once I've sucked out fluid from the PS Pump ResevoirLast year I used Lucas and the little leak around the Control Valve Stopped and the PS seems as good if not better than before
(THANKS Jesse)
Bud
SteveI'm sorry but that's rediculous.
If you have a problem with the steering rack or the power assist with symptoms such as discussed in the lead post of this thread, no pour-in additive, much less a usless product like what most of Lucas Oil's concontions are, will help.
If the system is leaking, the proper way to proceed is to fix the leak rather than adding chemicals with alter the condition of worn out seals. Leave the "conditioner/stop leak" products for people with fifty-dollar, beater Cavaliers. Corvettes need to be properly serviced and maintained.
The first thing to do is get the FSM and read its information on troubleshooting the power steering.
Then, I'd inspect the steering linkage and front suspension for any problems that might cause the steering to bind. Don't forget to look at the u-joints in the steering shaft.
If you don't find anything there, I'd carefully check the operation of the rack and the steering pump. If you find something faulty, replace as necessary.
Remember, worn suspension parts, screwed up tires and bad alignment can cause trouble with steering.
If the problem is strictly fluid-related, you don't need any additives or other sillyness like that. I'd flush and refil the system. Use either the OE GM power steering fluid or a good synthetic such as Red Line's Steering Fluid. If you race the car or regularly drive in very hot weather a premium synthetic steering fluid will improve durability.
Most people never change steering fluid but, guess what...for best durability you need to do that because the system has no filter. I'd do it every 3yrs/36,000 miles.
. Just so long as my temporary repair doesnt come back to bite me in the you know what by causing more extensive repairs down the road I do the best I can for the time being.
But like most enthuisiasts who enjoy older vettes I dont have loads of dispensable income so I prioritise ( I think I mispelled that...anyone gonna jump down my throat?)
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