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05-29-2012, 05:49 PM
Lance Walton
Power Steering Fluid Change
The Spartan chassis manual for my coach stipulates that I am to change out the Power Steering/Fan fluid at certain intervals. It is not clear that it is calling for more than the fluid in the reservoir to be changed. Does anyone know if I am to also drain all lines, fan, etc.? If so what is a good procedure to do so?


Lance & Sue Walton
Previous owner of a
1993 38ft Regency
Cummins 6CTA8.3 300HP
Allison MD3060 Transmission
Spartan Chassis
Loveland, CO
05-30-2012, 08:11 AM
Bill N.Y.
There is a few psi couplers on mine to do a forced fluid change. How you would do it by yourself, without that unit, is a little more difficult.

You got 38' of coach - fluid goes to the steering gear box and then back - round trip is over 80' of hose when you add in the fan clutch, - I would think the hoses would carry more than 80% of all the fluid in the system. Just changing out the reservoir isn't enough if you're looking for a thorough job.

Trying to do this, by yourself, might be too much unless you're willing to drain out the supply and return lines.

Don't forget the filter. I think, in your case, the filter for the system is inside the reservoir housing.


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05-30-2012, 08:19 PM
Lance Walton
You have pretty much echoed my concerns. Due to the length of the hoses and the fact that it services the fan and power steering makes this a fairly complicated job. I have made the decision to do as much of the maintenance on the coach myself but there are some things that I should not try to do and this is one of those. Thanks for your input.


Lance & Sue Walton
Previous owner of a
1993 38ft Regency
Cummins 6CTA8.3 300HP
Allison MD3060 Transmission
Spartan Chassis
Loveland, CO