Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to flush the power
steering system in your vehicle.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. Flashlight: orly.cc/4hUzl3b
4. MasterPro Power Steering Fluid: orly.cc/3V6suKo
5. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
6. Floor Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
7. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
8. Drain Pan: orly.cc/3OJj8Bd
0:00 Welcome Back
0:32 Check Owner's Manual
1:20 Lift and Support Your Vehicle
1:38 Position Drain Pan
1:55 Drain Old Power Steering Fluid
2:25 Disconnect Ignition Coil Fuse
2:40 Cap the Return Line and Remove Cap from Power Steering Fluid Pump
2:50 Add Power Steering Fluid and Crank Engine
3:12 Reattach Return Hose
3:22 Refill Power Steering Fluid Pump
3:35 Remove Drain Pan and Replace Fuses
3:45 Bleed Power Steering System
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How To Easily Flush Your Power Steering System
DIY Power Steering Reservoir Replacement
How To Replace Power Steering Fluid
Flushing the power steering system removes debris and contamination that can cause power steering system damage, especially on modern systems with especially tight tolerances. Today, we’ll be flushing the power steering system in a 2009 Honda Accord, and most procedures will be similar, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.
Your owners manual will provide the recommended maintenance interval for your power steering fluid, the recommended type of fluid used in your vehicle, and where you can find the reservoir.
Using the right fluid is critical to proper power steering system operation and long pump life, so be sure to consult your owners manual and have a bottle or two of the recommended fluid on hand.
If you aren’t sure whether your power steering fluid needs to be flushed, remove the cap and use a flashlight to inspect the fluid.
If it smells burnt, is a dark brown or black color, or has metallic debris in it, it should be flushed and refilled with fresh fluid.
Any time you’ve replaced a power steering component, it’s advised that the power steering system be flushed and bled to complete the job and ensure a long-lasting repair.
If you’ve determined your power steering fluid needs a flush, here’s what you’ll do once you’ve gathered your supplies:
Make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface… and open the hood.
Chock the rear wheels… and use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end, if needed.
If your vehicle has a splash guard under the steering system, use the appropriate tool to remove it for access.
Place a catch basin directly under the steering pump and hoses.
You’ll want to start at the top of the power steering system, so if your system has a remote reservoir, this will be the starting point.
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to flush the power
steering system in your vehicle.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. Flashlight: orly.cc/4hUzl3b
4. MasterPro Power Steering Fluid: orly.cc/3V6suKo
5. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
6. Floor Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
7. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
8. Drain Pan: orly.cc/3OJj8Bd
0:00 Welcome Back
0:32 Check Owner's Manual
1:20 Lift and Support Your Vehicle
1:38 Position Drain Pan
1:55 Drain Old Power Steering Fluid
2:25 Disconnect Ignition Coil Fuse
2:40 Cap the Return Line and Remove Cap from Power Steering Fluid Pump
2:50 Add Power Steering Fluid and Crank Engine
3:12 Reattach Return Hose
3:22 Refill Power Steering Fluid Pump
3:35 Remove Drain Pan and Replace Fuses
3:45 Bleed Power Steering System
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Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: oreillyauto.com/locations
Shop all your automotive needs: oreillyauto.com
Subscribe and ring the notification bell! bit.ly/2bTyluF
Check out our How-To Hub library: oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub
On our channel we cover several different topics:
Auto Product Descriptions
DIY Auto Repair
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance
Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model
O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.
#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance
O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
How To Easily Flush Your Power Steering System
DIY Power Steering Reservoir Replacement
How To Replace Power Steering Fluid
Flushing the power steering system removes debris and contamination that can cause power steering system damage, especially on modern systems with especially tight tolerances. Today, we’ll be flushing the power steering system in a 2009 Honda Accord, and most procedures will be similar, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.
Your owners manual will provide the recommended maintenance interval for your power steering fluid, the recommended type of fluid used in your vehicle, and where you can find the reservoir.
Using the right fluid is critical to proper power steering system operation and long pump life, so be sure to consult your owners manual and have a bottle or two of the recommended fluid on hand.
If you aren’t sure whether your power steering fluid needs to be flushed, remove the cap and use a flashlight to inspect the fluid.
If it smells burnt, is a dark brown or black color, or has metallic debris in it, it should be flushed and refilled with fresh fluid.
Any time you’ve replaced a power steering component, it’s advised that the power steering system be flushed and bled to complete the job and ensure a long-lasting repair.
If you’ve determined your power steering fluid needs a flush, here’s what you’ll do once you’ve gathered your supplies:
Make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface… and open the hood.
Chock the rear wheels… and use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end, if needed.
If your vehicle has a splash guard under the steering system, use the appropriate tool to remove it for access.
Place a catch basin directly under the steering pump and hoses.
You’ll want to start at the top of the power steering system, so if your system has a remote reservoir, this will be the starting point.
