How to Determine When to Replace Power Steering Fluid?

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Power steering fluid should be replaced under the following conditions: 1. If you notice increased steering effort when turning, it may indicate deteriorated fluid, reducing power assist effectiveness, necessitating replacement. 2. After exceeding three years or 40,000 kilometers of use. Typically, power steering fluid should be changed every 3 years or 40,000 km—whichever comes first. 3. Contaminated fluid showing discoloration (whitish from water ingress, bubbling from auxiliary system pipe leaks, or blackening from hydraulic system overheating) requires immediate replacement.