On September 6, 2016, I wrote the article "Adding inline power steering filter with system flush" and posted it in 24 valve 2ed generation/Axles, Suspension & Brakes. This is the follow up to that article.

Update...7/25/2025

It has been 8years 9months and 44,888 miles since I installed the Magnefine filter and flushed the power steering system, so it was time to flush the power steering fluid and replace the filter again. I used an oil syringe fluid evacuator pump this time to remove and refill the fluid at the power steering pump. The picture below shows the first time the fluid was removed from the system

 

It took 5 remove, refill, and run engine for 4secounds to get the fluid to this clear color, about 2qts.

Here is the filter cut open. It looks like the filter could last 60,000+ miles before changing.

There was just a fine film on the magnet.

That's cool to see. Have you checked the magnet in the pump?

No, I haven't since this filter is on the return line from the power steering box and has the most fluid flow, I would assume the magnet in the power steering pump would have the same or lesser amount of metal on it. Besides, taking the magnet out of the pump is a lot of work that I feel is not necessary at this time.

Thats a good point. I just rebuilt my power steering pump and was shocked how much was on the magnet especially since the only worn part i found was the aluminum sleeve the whole pump shaft rides on my only thought was it must be from the gear box. Im about to find and read your original article and add a filter to mine along with a cooler.