Apr 2, 2015 · After pulling apart my power steering system and finding that the fluid had degraded into a soupy, brown mess of oil and iron filings, I decided to install a real filter. It's pretty simple. Use a remote oil filter mount and a suitable spin-on filter. Though I did think it up, this is not a new idea. Lots of off-roaders running big tires and ram-assist steering implement something like this ...

Dec 15, 2016 · Power Steering Fluid of your choosing Choosing to remote mount the filter on the driver side frame rail, near mid cab, allowed for slightly added fluid capacity and ease of access.

Aug 22, 2012 · If you change the PS fluid very few years, likely you do not need a filter, but I designed and installed a PS filter using commonly available hydraulic and plumbing parts to further protect the expensive steering gearbox and pump that these trucks use.

Oct 12, 2009 · They dont come with a filter for the power steering, but you can purchase an aftermarket inline filter, I had one on my 2001 due to psc hyro steering set up i was running.

Jul 24, 2013 · Around the interwebs, I see people recommending power steering fluid change intervals of 60-80k and 3-4 years, so I think replacing 1/3 of the system's volume (in the process of replacing the filter) at 25k and 2 years is a reasonable way to do things, given the presence of both the filter and the cooler.

Jan 18, 2010 · Though I'd post some pics of my new power steering filter. Fluid was looking/smelling bad, so I figured adding a filter and a fluid change would be a good idea. Thought about a magnafine filter, but this is super easy to change, has a lot more capacity, and I get a good deal on the filters through work. Filter base is a hydraulic filter base from Discount …

Dec 28, 2014 · I was just wondering people's opinion if I need a power steering filter. I am in the process of changing the steering gear box. I have purchased new PS lines and saw on one post it was suggested to add an inline filter.

May 20, 2021 · The filter should be installed on the return side, so it would be after the cooler in your application. To protect the pump from fallen debris in the revivor you can install a screen / strainer on the suction side, as they do not restrict enough to cause cavitation.

Nov 30, 2011 · I went on the Oreilly's web site. Power Steering Pump - 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 | O'Reilly Auto Parts They also have this under the pump without the filter system on it. The major cause of steering systems failure is contamination from deteriorating hoses. Hose replacement is recommended with any major component repair/replacement.

Sep 14, 2018 · Where would you recommend adding a power steering cooler for someone with an autotrans? I just recently did the flow and pressure mods like yours and my fluid keeps warming up and gushing out the top of the reservoir. With current temps at 85* and city driving my PS pump gets worked hard plus it even gets up to 105* in the summer.