Can hydraulic oil be added to the steering gear?
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Hydraulic oil cannot be added to the steering gear. Because the viscosity of hydraulic oil is different from that of power steering fluid, mixing different types of hydraulic oil will affect the normal operation of the steering gear. Different machines have specific requirements for the viscosity of hydraulic oil. Different types of oil operate in different environments, with varying additive formulations and base oil requirements, so they should not be mixed. More details are as follows: 1. The liquid used in the hydraulic braking system is called brake fluid, which does not undergo chemical reactions, is unaffected by high temperatures, and does not corrode, soften, or expand metals and rubber. Power steering fluid, on the other hand, is a transmission fluid, and a key indicator is its low-temperature fluidity. Even at temperatures as low as several tens of degrees below zero, it does not thicken, ensuring smooth control of the steering gear. 2. Power steering fluid is a special liquid used in the car's power steering pump. Through hydraulic action, it makes the steering wheel very easy to turn, similar to automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid, and shock absorber fluid. 3. If hydraulic oil is not replenished in time when it is low, minor issues may include loss of power steering assistance and loud power steering noise, while severe cases may result in the power steering pump burning out, affecting normal use.
