I already run a Power Steering Cooler, but would love to try to run a small inline filter on it also. Would an external transmission filter work or does someone make something smaller like a fuel filter that would go inline from the cooler?
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Inline P.S. Filter
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Anyone have any experience with this.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAZ-20-0038F/
Seems like cheap insurance.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAZ-20-0038F/
Seems like cheap insurance.
1BEATK5
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i have been running an inline trans filter and a cooler for a while. im not sure if its actually needed. but cheap insurance yes.
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I beleive WIX sells a universal automatic trannny / P/S filter that splices into the reurn line,and it has a magnet inside to retain any metal filings,plus a ribbed metal case that will aid cooling slightly...pretty cheap too..they have a cheap plastic one that looks like a gas filter too,but I'd be leery of them melting,they look too cheesy to me!..
4xcrazy
3/4 ton status
200k+ miles on my original power steering pump, not sure one is really needed.. 
Just flush out the system from time to time if you're worried about it. I haven't even done that though. Replaced one seal, that's about it.
Just flush out the system from time to time if you're worried about it. I haven't even done that though. Replaced one seal, that's about it.
cdoggwsu
1/2 ton status
http://www.magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-3-8-Magnetic-Inline-Power-Steering-Filter-R038M-P.htm
I run one of these. Magnefine makes them specifically for the PS system (not sure how that would differ from the trans filter version but they do designate them separately). For $15 I don't see any reason not to.
I run one of these. Magnefine makes them specifically for the PS system (not sure how that would differ from the trans filter version
but they do designate them separately). For $15 I don't see any reason not to.
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1BEATK5
1/2 ton status
200k+ miles on my original power steering pump, not sure one is really needed..
Just flush out the system from time to time if you're worried about it. I haven't even done that though. Replaced one seal, that's about it.
the wix one is the one i have. super cheap.
4xcrazy- im on my 4th p/s pump in 8 years. im guessing they dont like 42" tires since i havent sprung for hydro assist. thats why i have a filter, along with a small trans cooler.
Thanks,,
I like the wix idea, Do you know the part number by any chance?
I like the wix idea, Do you know the part number by any chance?
4xcrazy
3/4 ton status
I'd be willing to bet it's more along the lines of keeping the fluid cool more than filtered out, i'm not saying it's not a good idea and whatnot, but with that large of a tire, yeah, it's gonna heat up.
1BEATK5
1/2 ton status
I'd be willing to bet it's more along the lines of keeping the fluid cool more than filtered out, i'm not saying it's not a good idea and whatnot, but with that large of a tire, yeah, it's gonna heat up.
i agree. my p/s system takes quite a bit of fluid. so more fluid + cooler makes them last longer. the filter is just there to keep any junk from an old pump from ruining the new pump.
