Anyone have any experience with using them? Thinking about splicing one into the return line but not sure if anyone has any reasons not to. Persuade me one way or the other please. Thanks again my friends!

 

There is not that much power steering fluid ( Pentosin CHF ).
I'd say just suck it out and replace it with each oil change if you are that worried about it.

Here's a 5 litre lifetime supply :
https://www.amazon.com/Pentosin-CHF-...tag=slk03b1-20

 

If you are that concerned with this oil then you should change it completely after the pump is worn in and then forget it. There is not too much going on in that system.
By completely I mean take it off and drain it all out, not just the reservoir.

We try not to steer you wrong on this forum.

 

Nice lol. Thanks for the input guys!

 

You could go with the factory recommendation on change interval (though I don't know what it is) or change it when you do (or get) a brake fluid flush, should be done about every 2-3 years. If you have a stick the pedal should feel better with a brake fluid flush (both use the same reservoir) and it's just as easy to bleed/flush as the calipers.

I flushed and filled the PS fluid (ATF) on my 246,000 mile ZX2 just a couple of weeks ago and what came out was pitch black. The steering had a little bit of a "weird feel" and kind of a flat spot to it, both symptoms are gone now.

 

The service manual clearly states that no servicing is required or recommended. I don't agree with that, but that is what it says on page 19-6 of the 2005 service manual.


Kinda like the manual transmission fluid is "lifetime". Like hell! I changed my transmission oil (Mobile 1 5W20) at around 70,000 miles and it made a noticeable difference - probably cause the factory had put ATF in there.