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Can Hydraulic Oil Be Added to a Car's Steering Gear?

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MirandaFitz

07/30/25 5:57am

Hydraulic oil cannot be added to a car's steering gear. The steering gear requires power steering fluid, which is a special liquid used in the car's power steering pump. Through hydraulic action, it makes the steering wheel very light, similar to automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid, and shock absorber fluid. Hydraulic oil is a hydraulic medium used in hydraulic systems that utilize liquid pressure energy. It plays roles in energy transmission, wear resistance, system lubrication, corrosion prevention, rust prevention, and cooling within the hydraulic system. For hydraulic oil, it must first meet the viscosity requirements of the hydraulic device at both working and starting temperatures. Since the viscosity change of the lubricating oil is directly related to hydraulic action, transmission efficiency, and precision, the oil's viscosity-temperature performance and shear stability must also meet various requirements for different applications.

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