What Happens If You Don't Change the Power Steering Fluid?
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Failure to change the power steering fluid can lead to damage in the steering gear and power steering pump. Power steering fluid is a medium oil added to the power steering system, serving to transmit steering force and provide cushioning. Over time, the power steering fluid can become dirty or deteriorate, requiring replacement approximately every 2 years or 30,000 kilometers. The method for changing the power steering fluid is as follows: 1. Lift the vehicle and engage the handbrake; 2. Remove the return hose; 3. Start the vehicle and turn the steering wheel left and right to drain the old fluid, then add new fluid until the color of the power steering fluid appears clean; 4. Reinstall the hose in reverse order and add new power steering fluid until the fluid level reaches the maximum mark.