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The power steering cooler thread reminded me of a topic that may be of interest in providing longevity in our power steering systems. The general consensus is a cooler may add some longevity. My installation of an inline filter in the system has had a definite effect on longevity.
I always install a Cardone 20-FLT2 power steering filter. It can be purchased online from www.rockauto.com if nothing is available at your local auto parts store. It's about 2 inches in diameter x 3 inches in length. It looks similar to an inline gasoline filter. Pictures and more info at: http://www.magnefine.com/
Cardone is the distributor for the US.
I will NEVER replace another power steering pump without adding this filter. Also note that the instruction sheet that comes with every Cardone pump recommends installing a filter in the return line.
This filter looks like it was designed as an automatic transmission filter and Cardone recommends using it as a heavy duty power steering filter.
From the Magnefine website:
When to change?
Recommended change is every 12 months. It is also advisable to renew your transmission fluid at this time. In fleet applications a test by the Ford motor company demonstrated fluid and filter could be 30,000 miles. (Each transmission runs differently and may require different fluid service intervals.) At change interval you simply evacuate (or drain) the fluid from the system, change the in-line filter and refill. OEM's acknowledge it is not necessary to touch the pan up to 100,000 miles, unless for mechanical concerns. This also avoids troublesome pan related problems.
Will it clog?
Magnefine double filtration is so efficient it removes 99% of all wear metal contaminants. It's design holds the majority of contaminants on the uniquely positioned magnet. Even if the filter element becomes full, it's safety bypass opens for full flow and the magnet still cleans metal from the system.
I think it is worth the initial investment.
I always install a Cardone 20-FLT2 power steering filter. It can be purchased online from www.rockauto.com if nothing is available at your local auto parts store. It's about 2 inches in diameter x 3 inches in length. It looks similar to an inline gasoline filter. Pictures and more info at: http://www.magnefine.com/
Cardone is the distributor for the US.
I will NEVER replace another power steering pump without adding this filter. Also note that the instruction sheet that comes with every Cardone pump recommends installing a filter in the return line.
This filter looks like it was designed as an automatic transmission filter and Cardone recommends using it as a heavy duty power steering filter.
From the Magnefine website:
When to change?
Recommended change is every 12 months. It is also advisable to renew your transmission fluid at this time. In fleet applications a test by the Ford motor company demonstrated fluid and filter could be 30,000 miles. (Each transmission runs differently and may require different fluid service intervals.) At change interval you simply evacuate (or drain) the fluid from the system, change the in-line filter and refill. OEM's acknowledge it is not necessary to touch the pan up to 100,000 miles, unless for mechanical concerns. This also avoids troublesome pan related problems.
Will it clog?
Magnefine double filtration is so efficient it removes 99% of all wear metal contaminants. It's design holds the majority of contaminants on the uniquely positioned magnet. Even if the filter element becomes full, it's safety bypass opens for full flow and the magnet still cleans metal from the system.
I think it is worth the initial investment.