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3F's<br />
Fluid/ Flush/ Filter<br />
FLUID<br />
HARD PARTS 309<br />
Up to 30% of all steering comebacks are due to<br />
contamination in the steering system fluid.<br />
Use the right fluid quality:<br />
Not all power steering fluids are created equal. Be sure to use fluid that meets O.E.<br />
specifications for your vehicle. Refer to our approved fluid list.<br />
Use the right fluid type:<br />
Some steering systems do not require power steering fluid; they require other O.E.<br />
specified fluid types. Also, note that cleaning the steering system with common shop chemicals<br />
can damage power steering seals.<br />
FLUSH<br />
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3F'S YOUTUBE<br />
VIDEO<br />
Late-model steering systems are designed to be smaller, lighter and more efficient. The<br />
tighter tolerances of these systems allow smaller particles to cause contamination. Failure to<br />
properly flush the system can lead to binding, poor returnability, leaking, hard steering, intermittent<br />
assist and noise.<br />
The photo below compares the different tolerances of an old- and new-style campac, an<br />
internal power steering pump component that is now affected by fluid contamination.<br />
Broad tolerance allow<br />
debris to flow through.<br />
OLD ROLLER-STYLE CAMPAC<br />
1968-72 AMC PASSENGER CARS<br />
Tighter tolerances lead<br />
to contamination and<br />
failure.<br />
NEW VANE-STYLE COMPAC<br />
2000-08 CHEVY/ GMC TRUCKS<br />
FILTER<br />
Filtration is essential for protecting the steering system from contamination. Find out more about<br />
Magna-Pure® Power Steering Pumps and Magna-Pure® In-Line Filters featuring patented bypass<br />
filtration technology offered exclusively by CARDONE.
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