Power steering flush at 48000kms service?

[py0413]

I just booked the 48000kms service and was told a power steering flush is recommended which is not under the free service coverage. The price is $108 + tax. Did anybody get this thing?

[Krozi]

If it's really that cheap I'd do it. I believe the term is "preventative maintenance" :P

[py0413]

brought the car in today and the service agent recommended another thing to do which is a fuel injection system flush, the cost is $195.

I am starting to think what's really included in that 4yr/80000kms "free" maintenance seems like besides the oil change everything still cost money.

and I got a chrysler rental as courtesy vehicle even I called ahead of time to request a proper courtesy car from the dealership.

maybe it's time to go back to lexus or mercedes

[alpineweissM3]

Do the power steering fluid yourself. If it's the same as the e46, you just suck out the old fluid w / a turkey baster and fill it up. Drive around a little and suck the fluid out again and fill up.

Very simple.

[JCtx]

Originally Posted by alpineweissM3

Do the power steering fluid yourself. If it's the same as the e46, you just suck out the old fluid w / a turkey baster and fill it up.

I do that once every 10K miles on my vehicles. Better than 4 times every 40K or so, as the fluid would be in much worse shape. That way you keep semi-fresh fluid in there. I do the same with the transmission in my Hondas, which require a 3-time drain every 30K miles; costs the same to do it 1X every 10K miles, and has better results.

[samstersam]

Originally Posted by alpineweissM3

Do the power steering fluid yourself. If it's the same as the e46, you just suck out the old fluid w / a turkey baster and fill it up. Drive around a little and suck the fluid out again and fill up.

Very simple.

What power steering fluid do you use when you do this? Preferred manufacturer and fluid viscosity?