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01-11-2014, 10:15 AM
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Checking power steering fluid
I have a 1999 40' Mountain Aire diesel pusher motorhome. I am wondering where do the check the power steering fluid at???
Any info would help. Don't see anything in the engine compartment or up front by the diesel generator
Thanks in advance
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01-11-2014, 01:34 PM
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Your power steering well would have to be up near your engine with a fan belt along with your AC compressor and alternator.
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01-11-2014, 04:21 PM
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I have a large round canister with a small dip stick. It's low. So I think this is it. Lines go to a pump on the motor. Not driven by a fan belt
Brian
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01-11-2014, 04:26 PM
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Hi Brian, your power steering is ran off of the hydraulic pump that is mounted to the rear end of the engine air compressor, it also runs your fan drive, through a priority valve. Mine is set up like explained. The tank you found has 3 separate filters in it. My Spartan manual states AW ISO 32 hydraulic oil.
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01-11-2014, 05:15 PM
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Thx for the info. Hyd fluid is what I'll get
Brian
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01-11-2014, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian M
Thx for the info. Hyd fluid is what I'll get
Brian
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Brain, just make sure the fluid is clear and not red........stick a clean screw driver in there if nothing is on the dip stick to see.
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01-11-2014, 07:57 PM
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It's clear but my next question is do you check the level running or stopped???
Brian
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01-11-2014, 07:59 PM
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Quote:
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It's clear but my next question is do you check the level running or stopped???
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I check the level with the engine off, as it is a "closed system"
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