Where to lubricate a heavy non-power steering wheel?

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KaiLee
07/29/25 9:23pm
For a heavy non-power steering wheel, lubricate on the left side of the engine. After opening the hood, you will see a cap with a steering wheel icon. Open it to add power steering fluid. If the vehicle uses electric power steering, no fluid addition is required. Below is an extended introduction: Introduction: Power steering fluid is a special oil added to the car's steering system, similar to automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid, and shock absorber fluid. General situation: The power steering pump fluid usually does not run low. If it is low, merely adding fluid won't solve the problem. Typically, the issue is caused by leaks in the steering gear oil seal, power steering hoses, power steering pump, or connections. It's essential to identify the root cause for a permanent solution; otherwise, heavy steering at high speeds can pose driving hazards.
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