[kroner]

Hi All.
my car has done around 120k and i think it might be time to do the fluids.
I bought the car at 80k, but I doubt these were done at all.

Is it time? If so, what product available in Australia do you recommend?

Thank you!!!!!

[CraigB]

My personal preference for power steering and gearbox is Penrite full synthetic's, the spec's needed will be mentioned in the owners manual or you can type in your vehicle details at Supercheap for easy reference Select your Vehicle - Supercheap Auto

[tw2005]

You can forget about steering but for the AUTO I've used Penrite AUTO MULTI  FS in both mine with no issues. Done about 30-40000k and likely flush again at the end of the year.

Although there may be differences of opinion don't do the drain and refill. Waste of time and money

[kroner]

Wow. Same fluid for both? Is 4l enough?
Full flush with a pump or nothing? I was thinking of getting it done at the mechanic so i think he does that, but i like to buy my own fluids and parts
Thanks guys

[tw2005]

Wow. Same fluid for both? Is 4l enough?
Full flush with a pump or nothing? I was thinking of getting it done at the mechanic so i think he does that, but i like to buy my own fluids and parts
Thanks guys

Huh? for both? Both what?

Mechanic sounds like a plan, may get it done with 2 x 4L packs

[tw2005]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

[kroner]

Had no idea

supercheap says there's an AT filter, is that necessary to change as well?seems i need 6.6l to buy, right?

Thanks

[nzenigma]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. 

[tw2005]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. 

OMG, I stopped myself saying if you ever have someone charge you for it then it's time to find someone you can trust.

Thanks Gary, you know, I'm just trying to back off on the stabbings

[Surferdude]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. 

Did he actually bill it or just include it in an (exorbitant) quote for a heap of questionably required things?

Certainly caused a ruckus at the time.

[Surferdude]

Anyway, all that aside.
Maybe you should consider the brake fluid as well.
And coolant.

[kroner]

I'm OK with coolant.
did it myself a few months ago.

Any recommendations on the brake fluid?

How about the filter for the AT fluid? is that a thing?

[mickd]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. 

 
playing the lady for all she's worth , hope someone steered her straight  (no pun intended ) 

[Surferdude]

You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. 

 
playing the lady for all she's worth , hope someone steered her straight  (no pun intended ) 

Oh yeah. Started on FB when someone alerted her to the errors. Then the tv news got involved. Big deal at the time.

[mickd]

Just what they deserved.   

[nzenigma]

Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel  in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job  Mick!!

[mickd]

Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel  in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job  Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% 
Who said there are no honest people left   

[Dazzler]

Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel  in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job  Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% 
Who said there are no honest people left   

Sometimes he's too honest. Have you seen some of his posts. 

[nzenigma]

Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel  in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job  Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% 
Who said there are no honest people left   

Sometimes he's too honest. Have you seen some of his posts. 

Hmm... concerns about TOO MUCH Honesty   

Brilliant,  They live in fear