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There are a number of different signs that your power steering system is developing issues. Most people have heard a key sound that becomes present when your power steering system has developed an issue, and that is a moaning sound under coming from under the hood when the steering wheel is turned side to side. That noise is the most telling sign of a power steering system that is failing. The reason for the noise is normally due to air being in the system and the hydraulic power steering pump cavitating, causing a mixture of both air and fluid to be pushed through the power steering system.
Power steering fluid like all things has a shelf life. That shelf life will be determined by a couple of factors like temperature and humidity. Most of the time a bottle will have an expiration date posted. In the off chance that the expiration date is not visible, you can determine if the fluid is still usable a couple of different ways.
It’s common for us to get asked questions on how often car fluids need to be replaced. There are a number of different types of fluids in the vehicles on the road today. All vehicles have transmission fluid, wiper fluid, and brake fluid and engine coolant. Traditional internal combustion engines also have engine oil and gasoline, while the newer electric vehicles do not. Traditional hydraulic power steering vehicles have power steering fluid in addition to all of the other fluids but most electric steering systems don’t require any. Then, in addition to all of those fluids, there is also differential fluid and transfer case fluid, all depending on the style of driveline the vehicle has.
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It’s important for car owners to know when their power steering reservoir should be replaced. Replacing a power steering reservoir is often overlooked as a fix for a power steering noise or stiff steering. Most of the time power steering reservoirs are changed due to a leak or a new one might come with a new power steering pump. However, there are other reasons to change a power steering fluid reservoir.
Knowing when it’s time to change your power steering fluid is key to maintaining both performance and reducing the likelihood of a premature part failure. Like all fluids in your vehicle, power steering fluid has a life span. OEM’s will often not indicate the power steering fluid’s lifespan. This is in order to reduce the cost of ownership; however, often times the OEM will only warranty power steering system parts for very limited time and mileage. So, in order to maximize the life of your power steering components, it is recommended to change power steering fluid based on a couple of different factors.
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It’s also important to know when to replace your power steering reservoir. Whether you need insight on if you have a clogged screen requiring the reservoir to be replaced or if it is age and deuteriation causing the reservoir to require replacement, we have the information you need to know. You don’t want to be in the dark when it’s time to change your power steering reservoir, so check out our article on power steering reservoir replacement.
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For the best vehicle maintenance, knowing when it is time to change your power steering fluid is key for optimal performance and reducing premature part failure. To start, you need to know the lifespan of your power steering fluid. To learn ways to tell when it’s time to change your power steering fluid check out our article.
