Mechanic way overfilled the power steering reservoir

[steve333]

Hey all,
My service place filled the power steering fluid way past the fill line, almost to the top of the reservoir.
Do I need to bring it to them (they are closed until Monday) or can I just use a turkey baster to remove the excess fluid?
I assume I should do it in the morning when the engine is cold.
Thanks

 

[banjos-n-beer]

Hey all,
My service place filled the power steering fluid way past the fill line, almost to the top of the reservoir.
Do I need to bring it to them (they are closed until Monday) or can I just use a turkey baster to remove the excess fluid?
I assume I should do it in the morning when the engine is cold.
Thanks

I’d just remove the excess with a baster, siphon, etc.

 

[steve333]

I’d just remove the excess with a baster, siphon, etc.

I just bought a turkey baster, surprised that he would fill it like that, first time they ever did that

 

[steve333]

I’d just remove the excess with a baster, siphon, etc.

It's funny but when I previously checked the power steering fluid when it was at the line I didn't notice a color to it, but now that it's filled to the top it looks blue.
Is this odd?

I just took the cap off and looked inside and it looks reddish/brown. I could have sworn it looked blue this morning.
Paranormal Caught on Camera?

 

[BoomerZoomr]

I think many technicians today just overfill everything because it’s easier than getting the level correct… or the level is at the low mark and they add nothing.

 

[steve333]

I think many technicians today just overfill everything because it’s easier than getting the level correct… or the level is at the low mark and they add nothing.

First time this happened. I take my car to this place and not Jiffy Lube to avoid things like this from happening.
I always check fluids the day before I bring it in and the fluid was right at the line so I don't know how this could have happened

 

[banjos-n-beer]

It's funny but when I previously checked the power steering fluid when it was at the line I didn't notice a color to it, but now that it's filled to the top it looks blue.
Is this odd?

I just took the cap off and looked inside and it looks reddish/brown. I could have sworn it looked blue this morning.
Paranormal Caught on Camera?

You’d have to post a picture of what you’re describing color wise.

 

[steve333]

You’d have to post a picture of what you’re describing color wise.

I'm going to remove some of the fluid tomorrow when the engine is cold.
I'll check the color, maybe it was the sun making it seem blue? When I checked again the sun wasn't strong

 

[steve333]

You’d have to post a picture of what you’re describing color wise.

Turns out it is not blue, the antifreeze tank behind it reflected on it.
However, I couldn't get it lower enough. There is a black thing that is blocking the hole. It is loose, can I remove it and the replace it?
This is how high they filled it:

 

[banjos-n-beer]

^ color looks normal. Just take the excess out.

 

[steve333]

^ color looks normal. Just take the excess out.

There is a floating black piece of plastic blocking the hole into the reservoir.
Can I safely remove it and replace it?

I did it, it was the filer and it came out easily. I left the fluid a drop above the line just in case.