Self-replacement of power steering fluid in a Lifan x60 car
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Like many other modern cars, Lifan x60 is equipped with power steering. This assembly is designed to reduce the driver's effort when turning the steering wheel. Also, the device dampens shock when hit by bumps or other road irregularities. Turns at low speeds have become much easier.
Like any other node, the power steering drive has its own service life. One of the main consumables is liquid. Some inexperienced owners of the Lifan x60 car mistakenly believe that it is unnecessary to change this consumable, but the replacement interval is every 50-60 thousand kilometers.
Manifestation of power steering malfunctions
To begin with, it is worth finding out what kind of power steering fluid the owner of the equipment will need, because there are a lot of options on the modern market. It is best to focus on the manufacturer's information: the drive pump has such data. Many owners of the model claim that there is no such information on the Lifan x 60 tank. Perhaps the tank was replaced with an analogue or the informational sticker simply came off.
The manufacturer of the equipment recommends using oil that is type a. It will take approximately 1,5-1,6 liters of funds. The cost of oil varies between 80-300 hryvnias. In modern times, the oil can become clogged, so it will have to be changed even before the indicated mileage. A replacement signal can also be:
- change in the color of the oil in the tank;
- the smell of burnt oil;
- deterioration of the drive.
In addition to a complete replacement, it is important for the owner to monitor the fluid level in the reservoir. For this, there are marks on the surface of the tank "Minimum" and "Maximum". The level is in between. The level is checked every six months. Insufficient amount of the product can cause serious malfunctions of the steering system, requiring expensive repairs (the wear of the pump increases, the gear teeth of the steering rack shafts wear out).
One of the weak points of the Lifan x60 is the poor quality of the hoses coming from the power steering. Due to constant changes in temperature, the rubber becomes brittle, so leaks are possible. It is important to monitor the condition of the tubes and connections.
With a strong decrease in oil level or its production, increased pump noise is observed. The same manifestation can be observed when the system is aired. As the steering force increases, the hydraulic fluid and filters are also changed.
Full, partial and emergency oil change
Partial replacement involves the removal of the old hut with a syringe, pouring new oil of the appropriate brand. The new agent is poured level by level, the engine starts and the steering wheel rotates to the right and left until it stops. After that, the level in the tank decreases slightly, and the procedure is repeated.
A complete replacement involves not only pumping out old oil, but also dismantling the tank, hoses and flushing them. Remains also merge from the system: for this, the steering wheel rotates left and right.
In the event of a breakdown of the steering mechanism (racks, gears of rods), the power steering fluid in the Lifan x60 is also changed. Breakdowns of parts of the power steering drive itself (pump, hoses, hydraulic cylinder, control spool) lead to depressurization of the system, so the fluid is also changed.
Simple steps for self-changing oil in GUR
To replace the working fluid in the power steering, you will need:
- clean rags;
- two jacks;
- syringe;
- canister with a new agent.
Using jacks, raise the front of the car. You can also use a lift. The second jack is the non-specified owner Lifan x60, but you can always borrow it for a while from the neighbors in the garage.
Next, the hood and the power steering reservoir cover open. To do this, you need a regular syringe, which is quite convenient to use. You can do without a medical syringe. To do this, first disconnect the hose leading to the pump, then going in the opposite direction. Naturally, a container is required for draining. An ordinary plastic bottle of 1,5-2 liters will be enough. The main hose is located below, so finding it will not be difficult.
In order to completely bleed the system and expel the remaining agent from it, you need to rotate the wheels of the auto stop to the right and left with the main hose removed. Further, a similar procedure is carried out with a hose that goes out of the pump, after connecting the main one. Both of these procedures are performed with the engine switched off. If necessary, flush the reservoir of hoses, removing them from their place.
Next, go directly to the filling of new oil. It is important to look at the markings on the tank, where the minimum and maximum values \u4b\uXNUMXbare sure to be indicated. Some tanks have XNUMX labels at once: MinCold - MaxCold, MinHot - MaxHot. These are figures for a warm and cold car. This is even more convenient, since it is unnecessary to wait for the engine to cool down to check the level.
After that, they proceed to rotate the steering wheel to each side of the stop and re-measure the liquid level. In this case, the level in the tank may decrease slightly. Therefore, it will be necessary to refill the hydraulic oil.
After setting the required level of Lifan x60, they remove the jacks and check it with a warm engine. To do this, you need to drive several kilometers to measure the level of fluid in the tank. At this stage, the presence of MinHot-MaxHot labels will be very useful.
If the oil is between these marks, then you can safely continue to use the car. If the level is exceeded, then you should not be too lazy to pump out the excess with the help of a syringe. After all, during the operation of the car, the oil will expand further and the hot engine may splash out, which can cause a serious malfunction.
Power steering oil change as soon as possible
Thus, even in the absence of car repair experience, it will not be difficult to replace the Lifan x60 power steering fluid. The procedure itself will take no more than an hour. The hardest part of this process is finding a second jack to raise the front axle of the car. All other actions take a minimum of time. The main thing is to always monitor the power steering oil level in order to avoid serious problems.
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