Does Electric Power Steering Need Oil?
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Some electric power steering systems require oil while others do not. Here is an introduction to electric power steering: 1. Classification of Electric Power Steering: There are two types of electric power steering systems. One is the pure electric power steering commonly used in Japanese cars (e.g., Honda). The other type, commonly used in European and American cars (e.g., Peugeot), employs a motor as the oil pump for the power steering system, which then uses hydraulic fluid to drive the power steering mechanism. 2. Explanation of Oil Consumption: The pure electric power steering system is directly driven by a motor and does not require power steering fluid replacement. The other type of electric power steering uses a motor as the oil pump for the power steering system, and the hydraulic fluid from the pump drives the power steering mechanism. This type of system requires power steering fluid replacement as it utilizes hydraulic fluid.