power steering fluid change

[andy-womble]

Used to use some huge hypodermic syringes for getting oil samples when I worked for the Coal Board, don't know if chemists are allowed to sell them or not... Ideal for sucking out old fluid and draining, personally I would avoid disturbing pipeworks as sod's law says it never goes back the same and may start leaking..

I have a decent oil leak free joint at my reservoir above the alternator and I really do want to keep it that way !!

Beyond that .....

Another Land Rover owner - hello !

I use a big syringe with a length of tube on the end to get to the deepest darkest corners of the reservoir and suck it all out. Refill and run the vehicle for a while then repeat until the oil is clean when in duty.

A lazy way ??? who cares it is quick and easy and oil is cheaper than my time and time saved is time to be spent on beer, Land Rovers and taking the dogs out for a run followed by a trip to the pub.

Oh yes having squirted the old oil out of the syringe I use the same set up to suck fresh oil from the new oil bottle and squirt it into the reservoir as it is yet again quick and easy with no mess or decanting etc etc.

Did I mention lazy ? who cares :whistle: It works for me.

With you all the way on this one Geoff. A quick "In-out-Job Done" is the preferred way of doing jobs these days. I don't go looking for hassle or work. Too old and medically unfit to faff about too much !!!