Patent ID: 6722398
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B60S,F01M

Abstract:
A fluid servicing apparatus for exchanging fluids with a power steering fluid reservoir having an upper fluid level comprising:a used fluid receptacle for collecting used fluid from said power steering fluid reservoir; a fresh fluid source for supplying fresh fluid to said power steering reservoir; an elongated drain conduit including an inline drain pump and a first extension of sufficient length to be inserted into said power steering fluid reservoir with a first free end with a first orifice below said upper fluid level, said drain conduit having a second end for coupling to said used fluid receptacle; an elongated supply conduit including an inline supply pump and a second extension of sufficient length to be inserted into said power steering fluid reservoir with a second free end with a second orifice discrete from said first orifice and at a level below said upper fluid level, said supply conduit having a second end for coupling to said fresh fluid source; a cabinet housing said used fluid receptacle, said fresh fluid source, and said pumps; a control board on said housing and operatively coupled to said pumps; and a remote pump actuator coupled to said control board and including at least one switch operable to actuate selectively said pumps to drain and fill said power steering fluid reservoir.