How often should the power steering fluid be changed in a Lavida?
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The power steering fluid in a Lavida should generally be changed every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. The method for changing the power steering fluid in a Lavida is as follows: 1. When changing the power steering fluid, first start the car and use a fluid extractor to remove the old fluid completely. 2. Inject new power steering fluid, then turn the steering wheel back and forth to allow the new fluid to penetrate, which also helps clean the system. For thorough penetration, it is best to turn the steering wheel fully left and right, then slightly left and right. The purpose of turning the steering wheel back and forth is to expel the old fluid from the steering gear, but avoid holding the steering wheel at full lock for too long, as this may cause excessive oil pressure and lead to the power steering fluid spraying out. 3. Once again, remove the fluid from the power steering reservoir and inject new fluid, then turn the steering wheel again. 4. Remove the fluid a third time. The purpose of this repeated process is to ensure the old fluid is completely removed before injecting new fluid.