Jim L. in OR wrote:
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JW wrote:
Jim L. in OR, strongly recommend you use a new filter element. If that element has been in the car for 26 years it is dangerous. It can come apart and cause serious damage to your engine. Did I read somewhere you were using an element that came with the car? If so, same warning. Get a new one, they are cheap. The filter housing is easy enough to remove from the engine so it can be thoroughly cleaned. Good luck.

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I thought I mentioned in my blog that I had changed the oil and filter element before even thinking about starting the engine. I've always wondered why automakers don't suggest changing filters with every oil change.
I'm glad you said this though because I didn't change the filter element in the power steering - which may be one reason why it seems to be assisting less than 80%. I'll change that out before anything else Sunday.