What Power Steering Fluid? Millers CHF?

[Boydieson]

Lads

In the middle of replacing a section of the power steering pipework so obviously need to top up/replace the oil

I have bought Millers CHF but from research, a CHF 202 oil is preferred - would the Millers do or do I need to get a CHF 202 rated one?

Thanks

 

[pwood999]

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[Boydieson]

This is what I have bought but not much info on it

Central Hydraulic Fluid (CHF)

A long-life hydraulic fluid with outstanding performance for modern vehicles providing protection to highly loaded hydraulic pumps.

www.millersoils.co.uk

 

[Stv123]

The correct Land Rover fluid is green which is a good quick check. Don’t recall it being expensive.

 

[Boydieson]

The correct Land Rover fluid is green which is a good quick check. Don’t recall it being expensive.

Thanks mate - its just getting there will be the problem to get a bottle - will try tomorrow and see if parts is open early

 

[Stv123]

Compared to the cost of the other parts (pump and rack) I did not think it was worth trying to scrimp. But any oil is better than no oil so perhaps use the stuff you have to flush it out?

 

[Freddie17]

Assuming a F2 from your signature, you need to use the correct spec fluid - CHF202. You can easily cause damage to the power steering pump otherwise.

Edit; And be sure to bleed it correctly if required - before starting it. They are very prone to damage caused by air in the system!

 

[Boydieson]

Assuming a F2 from your signature, you need to use the correct spec fluid - CHF202. You can easily cause damage to the power steering pump otherwise.

Edit; And be sure to bleed it correctly if required - before starting it. They are very prone to damage caused by air in the system!

Freddie, thanks - think I will just call into JLR on the way to work tomorrow if they are open and grab some oil

Where would be the best place in the car to bleed it from?

 

[Freddie17]

Freddie, thanks - think I will just call into JLR on the way to work tomorrow if they are open and grab some oil

Where would be the best place in the car to bleed it from?

Have a look in this thread - covers a lot of it for you, with pics courtesy of @Arctic2.
Do not start it before you have purged the air… have a read below;

Freelander 2 (LR2) - P.A.S. Problem

After sitting idle for 4 weeks I took old bus for a spin today. Almost literally. When I set off I thought the steering 'a bit stiff'. After a couple of miles I need two hands and a lot of grunt just to keep the car on track. By the time I got home it took all my strength to turn the wheel and...

www.landyzone.co.uk

 

[Stv123]

Not sure if this is the recommended way to do it. But I would jack up the front of the car and turn the steering lock to lock a few times without the engine running. once you are happy that the level is not going down, then that should be the air out of the system

 

[Arctic2]

Not sure if this is the recommended way to do it. But I would jack up the front of the car and turn the steering lock to lock a few times without the engine running. once you are happy that the level is not going down, then that should be the air out of the system

That is the only way to do it in my opinion, wheels only have to be off the ground by a few inches, so easy to do, also if i were the OP i would be changing the power steering reservoir at the same time.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 NEW POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TANK BOTTLE LR000578 | eBay UK

LR000578 P/S Reservoir. Part Number: LR000578. Freelander 2 New Power Steering Reservoir. Land Rover Freelander 2, (2007-2014). Freelander Parts. Series 2 & 3 - Defender 90/110/130, Discovery 1,2,3,4,5 & Sport - Freelander 1 & 2 - Range Rover Classic, P38, L322, L405, Sport & Evoque.

www.ebay.co.uk

Halfords do the correct green fluid as well you will need at least 2lts

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[Boydieson]

That is the only way to do it in my opinion, wheels only have to be off the ground by a few inches, so easy to do, also if i were the OP i would be changing the power steering reservoir at the same time.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 NEW POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR TANK BOTTLE LR000578 | eBay UK

LR000578 P/S Reservoir. Part Number: LR000578. Freelander 2 New Power Steering Reservoir. Land Rover Freelander 2, (2007-2014). Freelander Parts. Series 2 & 3 - Defender 90/110/130, Discovery 1,2,3,4,5 & Sport - Freelander 1 & 2 - Range Rover Classic, P38, L322, L405, Sport & Evoque.

www.ebay.co.uk

Halfords do the correct green fluid as well you will need at least 2lts

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Great thank you - why would you recommend changing the reservoir too?

 

[Freddie17]

Great thank you - why would you recommend changing the reservoir too?

The reservoir has a filter in it that can get clogged over time.
It’s good practice to change it at the same time, for peace of mind - they are not expensive.

 

[Arctic2]

Great thank you - why would you recommend changing the reservoir too?

Because there is a filter built into the reservoir which can not get changed, and they need changing every couple of years or so, i doubt yours as ever been changed or as it? and it's best way to bleed the system.

 

[Boydieson]

@Freddie17 thanks - i will get one ordered

 

[Nodge68]

The correct fluid is CHF202, which is the only specification fluid to go in the FL2 PS system. I don't believe the actual make matters, but personally I'd like to keep the colour correct, so would only use the green colour fluid.

 

[Arctic2]

Bog standard ATF. . . . . . but I used my crystal ball for what Freelander you have !!

RAVE says this:

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Nodge68

Completely wrong information for the FL2.
DON'T USE ATF.
The correct fluid is CHF202, which is the only specification fluid to go in the FL2 PS system.
Standard ATF will destroy the pump and rack seals.

Seeing that Nodge, posted the correct fluid and pwood99 is wrong maybe best to remove the post so owner in the future do not purchase the wrong fluid and do damage to their power steering, just a thought.

 

[pwood999]

Didn't know it was an FL2 when I posted. Will delete my post !!

 

[Freddie17]

Didn't know it was an FL2 when I posted. Will delete my post !!

Must admit, I only worked it out after double-checking and spotting the OP’s signature !

 

[Stv123]

Didn't know it was an FL2 when I posted. Will delete my post !!

Good point, I don’t understand why FL1’s are on the same section of the forum as the FL2’s. They are not even similar (BMW vs Ford) although they do both have four wheels and an engine.