MistahYebba
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- 2005 Ford Explorer XLT
Help!
I poured some windshield wiper fluid into the power steering fluid reservoir, then I started the engine. It's all pinkish and milky now. >.<
I used a turkey baster to suck out all of the fluid inside of the reservoir.
Then, I disconnected the lower cooler hose and let it drain.
Next, I filled up the reservoir with fresh fluid and let it continue to drain until it was draining only fresh fluid.
I left the lower cooler hose disconnected and started the engine and turned the wheel but it quickly blasted out the fresh fluid. It's still pinkish and milky.
I ran out of PS fluid and need to get some more soon.
I'm confused on when I should turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, and if the engine is supposed to be running or not when I do so.
Can someone explain to me the proper way to drain it and get only fresh fluid in there so I don't damage anything further?
Thanks!
-Michael
I poured some windshield wiper fluid into the power steering fluid reservoir, then I started the engine. It's all pinkish and milky now. >.<
I used a turkey baster to suck out all of the fluid inside of the reservoir.
Then, I disconnected the lower cooler hose and let it drain.
Next, I filled up the reservoir with fresh fluid and let it continue to drain until it was draining only fresh fluid.
I left the lower cooler hose disconnected and started the engine and turned the wheel but it quickly blasted out the fresh fluid. It's still pinkish and milky.
I ran out of PS fluid and need to get some more soon.
I'm confused on when I should turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, and if the engine is supposed to be running or not when I do so.
Can someone explain to me the proper way to drain it and get only fresh fluid in there so I don't damage anything further?
Thanks!
-Michael