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Should you replace your own power steering cooler, or should you have a professional mechanic perform the job? Power steering cooler replacement cost is often not very much, but the job to replace the cooler itself is not extremely difficult either. For the most part, if you have any mechanical knowledge at all, it should be a job you can handle.
How necessary is a power steering cooler? Well, if the vehicle came equipped with one from the manufacturer, they deemed it was necessary in order to maintain proper power steering fluid temperature. Power steering fluid has an operating temperature that is required to be maintained in order for power steering systems to operate as designed. If the fluid exceeds the intended operating temperature pre-mature failure and inconsistent power steering assist.
Cost to replace any component on your vehicle can vary greatly on a number of different factors. Trying to judge what the cost of replacing your power steering cooler will be is going to be determined by the cost of the part, and how much labor is involved in having it replaced. Most power steering coolers are relatively easy to replace; however, determining the labor will be based on what the shop charges per flat rate hour and the number of hours the book says are required to change the cooler.
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1. What type of vehicle do you drive?
2. Is there an aftermarket part option, or is your only choice the OEM part?
3. Are you capable of doing the job, or do you need to pay a professional?
4. Will you be performing a power steering flush in addition to replacing the cooler?
5. Will any additional components need to be replaced?
We think the five items above should be your first considerations when looking at the cost of replacing a power steering cooler. There are certainly other factors involved with any vehicle repair, but when considering how much it will be to replace a power steering cooler, start with these five questions. We consider ourselves power steering experts. If you need more information for your specific situation, you can post a question in our Ask the Experts section. We’d love to help.
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Power Steering Cooler Replacement Cost: Five Things to Consider
Power steering cooler replacement cost will vary depending on a few key factors for your vehicle. We think these five things should be considered when looking at power steering replacement costs. First, consider the make and model of your vehicle and what type of part you want to replace it with. In addition to those few items, the decision to allow a professional to perform the job or try to take it on yourself will affect the total cost.
