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Apr 29, 2013 | 08:43 AM

DIASISS OF JASSICS.COM

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quick question about my RACK ;)

where is the drain plug on my 97 Maxima? its time for a fresh change.

Apr 29, 2013 | 09:30 AM

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There is no drain plug for power steering.

Apr 29, 2013 | 09:38 AM

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Do a search for PS flush. Replace with dexron III.

Apr 29, 2013 | 10:26 AM

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Do a search for PS flush. Replace with dexron III.

whats a PS flush? and why no drain plug?

i was thinking about unscewing a line,and starting it up to run all the fluid out. good idea?,bad idea?

Apr 29, 2013 | 10:34 AM

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where is the drain plug on my 97 Maxima? its time for a fresh change.

http://forums.maxima.org/fluids-lubr...uld-i-use.html

Apr 29, 2013 | 10:39 AM

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http://forums.maxima.org/fluids-lubr...uld-i-use.html

thank you all

Apr 29, 2013 | 11:13 AM

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whats a PS flush?

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and why no drain plug?

Iv'e never seen a drain plug on any PS system

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i was thinking about unscewing a line,and starting it up to run all the fluid out. good idea?,bad idea?

NO. Do not run the pump dry. Add some and start for a second or two, then repeat.

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Originally Posted by Curt Deiner

What I did with a helper was pull the ps return line from the reservoir, drain, cap the nipple on the reservoir, and fill with Mobil 1 ATF, return line directed to a bucket. Helper starts car and turns wheel back and forth while I keep adding ATF to reservoir. You may need helper to stop car so you can keep up. Don't let it run dry, air in the system can create a frothy strawberry milkshake mess, and low fluid level once the bubbles come out.

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I did mine this way by myself. Duct tape the return line into a 2 liter soda bottle. Fill reservoir and start. shut off before reservoir goes empty
(~3 seconds). I used just less than 2 quarts of Chevron MD-3 ATF.

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