Does the electric power steering system require power steering fluid?
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Electric power steering systems do not require power steering fluid. Such steering systems have no hydraulic mechanism or power steering pump. The electric power steering system directly relies on an electric motor to provide steering assistance. Most luxury cars and sports cars typically use this type of power steering system. There are three common types of power steering systems in vehicles: electro-hydraulic power steering, mechanical hydraulic power steering, and electric power steering. Both electro-hydraulic and mechanical hydraulic power steering systems generally have hydraulic mechanisms and power steering pumps, and these two types of systems usually require the use of power steering fluid.