ZX Steering Pump Fluid

citroenbx · Unread post by **citroenbx** » 10 Sep 2005, 01:04

Whats the best way to replace the fluid in my ZX.
No help at all in the Haynes manual ?
Many Thanks......

wilkobob · Unread post by **wilkobob** » 10 Sep 2005, 18:39

Remove the hose from the pump which comes directly from the reservoir (thus draining the reservoir). While the pipe is off, turn the steering wheel lock to lock a few times to remove any excess in the pipes. Couple pipe back up and fill reservoir (usually needs 2 bottles of fluid). Start engine, turn lock to lock a few times to expell any air, and top up to the correct level. Should find if fluid that is removed is fairly black, then new fluid will make steering lighter.

Gaskin · Unread post by **Gaskin** » 12 Sep 2005, 02:51

I need to do this too on my ZX, so thanks for the tips. But how much fluid do I need? 2 bottles.... kind of depends on the size of the bottle!
Cheers
Duncan

AlWilliams · Unread post by **AlWilliams** » 12 Sep 2005, 03:00

The amount of fluid you need depends on whether you have a mk 1 or a mk2 ZX.
Later ZX's (I belive) have a power steering cooling loop below the radiator which needs another 1/3 to 1/2 of a bottle (500ml) to fill.
3 to 4 bottle should do you, covering any leaks / spills that may occur.

arry_b · Unread post by **arry_b** » 12 Sep 2005, 03:48

I use a turkey baster and suck all the old fluid out of the resevoir, and replace with new every year. Not quite as good as a full flush, but less change of breaking hoses / resevoirs etc.

citroenbx · Unread post by **citroenbx** » 13 Sep 2005, 22:51

Thanks Guys..Doing the job this Weekend i think i'll Use the turkey baster approach (Now where's she put it ?)
Cheers

oscarloco · Unread post by **oscarloco** » 15 Sep 2005, 02:51

In my ZX, the reservoir's cap says "dexron II", is it ok if I use "Dexron III" fluid?