Fluids change/flush
 

Can anyone provide some info on when is the best time to flush power steering and brake fluids. Thanks a lot!

I have heard that the best time to do it is when the car is stationary :D..........seriously, anytime you do it, you are better off than most everyone else. But hey, what do I know as I have driven two cars to over 350K miles without changing those fluids.

brake fluids is generally every 2-3 years.

power steering probably every 4-5 years.

I'd definitely change fluids. I had a Grand Am that only had a rack & pinion last 108k miles. I met me now wife when she had it at 80k. If power steering is a dark color...change it. Brakes are easy if you have a suction pump.

I agree. Keep in mind when you get brake work done (such as replacing the pads) the fluid gets replaced as part of the process. So if you know you're going to need new brakes soon, hold off getting the fluid replaced until then.

Well, you could do the pads without touching the fluid.

And you could do fluid without touching the pads.

I actually just did the pads in my own driveway, and am planning to take the car to the dealer to do the fluid. Or maybe I will just take it to a local shop instead. The dealer is kind of far. My Outlander is around 57K miles now.

Now when I did my GTO, I took it to a good mechanic and he did pads/rotors/fluid all in one shot.

How hot or warm should the rotor be after replacing the brake pads after miles of driving? Thanks.