How often do you guys change yours?
I did mine about 1.5 years ago and decided to do mine again for the winter.
I pulled the coolant reservoir,turkey basted out the old stuff.....and oh geeze!
That 1.5 year old stuff was dirty [black and silty].
The funny part is when you pull the cap to check the level,the fluid looks fine.
Cute trick.
I guess the silt doesn't stick to the plastic dipstick,leaving you to believe everything is fine.
I did top it up with the Amsoil synth' P/S fluid.
We'll see how that does.
Anyone else ever see this [I'm guessing yes]?

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2005 GT owner [Non S/C] with a "big DIC".
Two years later and I still love the car.
Thanks Pontiac...Bleen is keen!

How would you even change it? I just filled mine up a year ago when it was whining and left it be.

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All sho no go...

Turkey baster.
You've seen those with the rubber ball on the end?
Squeeze,dip in the reservoir and release the ball.
It's not as good as professional flush,but it sure beats doing nothing.

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2005 GT owner [Non S/C] with a "big DIC".
Two years later and I still love the car.
Thanks Pontiac...Bleen is keen!

I did the PS fluid change like the turkey baster style, on our now departed Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, it helped a lot... steering felt easier, didn't whine in the winter anymore... I might be doing on the GP too sometime.

Thank you for the reminder, ill be doing this aswell as the brake fluid tomorrow.

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if i'm not having any problems with the steering at all should i do this since i have a bottle laying around just for saftys sake?

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BRAP BRAP BRAP nuff said

It definitely can't hurt.
You figure all the gaff that fluid has to go through and the fact that it rarely gets any attention.

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2005 GT owner [Non S/C] with a "big DIC".
Two years later and I still love the car.
Thanks Pontiac...Bleen is keen!

good deal i'll get on that soon, does all trans flu- power steering fluid work? sorry backspace went out on my friggin work pc -.-

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BRAP BRAP BRAP nuff said

I did mine the other day and it was black and stunk, it was clear 8 years ago lol.

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Question on the power steering pump. When I am not moving I dont have any power steering. I topped it off and it still didnt seem to help. Is this a sign of the pump failing? I am In the middle of doing the LIM, Vavle cover gaskets, and a tune up at the moment. Looks like its a whole lot easier to change the pump from underneath the car. Is that right?

GM Document ID: 662938

Power Steering System Flushing
Important: Do not reuse any drained power steering fluid regardless of appearance or condition.

Turn OFF the engine.
Raise the front end of the vehicle off the ground until the tires and wheels turn freely. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Place a large container under the fluid return hose in order to collect the draining fluid.
Remove the fluid return hose at the power steering pump reservoir inlet connection.
Plug the reservoir return hose inlet connection on the power steering pump.
Important: This step may require 4 L (4 qt) of power steering fluid until the draining fluid appears clear.

With the key on engine off, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and to the right while an assistant maintains the minimum fluid level in the reservoir using new approved power steering fluid. Continue until the fluid from the return hose runs clear.
Remove the plug from the pump reservoir inlet connection and install the fluid return hose to the pump reservoir.
Important: Do NOT run the engine without the power steering fluid at a minimum system level.

Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Inspect the power steering fluid for the following indications of contamination:
• Milky fluid - water
• Brown fluid - burnt
• Plastic debris or dirt chunks
If the fluid is contaminated, repeat steps 2-9.
Lower the vehicle and check the Power Steering system for leaks.

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