Posted on 10/31/2025
Power steering fluid keeps your steering system smooth and responsive. It’s necessary for transferring pressure from the steering wheel to the wheels themselves, helping you turn with ease. Over time, though, this fluid degrades. It picks up moisture, dirt, and metal particles from inside the steering components, which can lead to sluggish performance and wear inside the system. If the fluid is never changed or checked, your steering could become stiff or noisy. Worse, it can lead to damage in the power steering pump or rack, which are expensive parts to replace. What Power Steering Fluid Actually DoesWhen you turn your steering wheel, the power steering pump sends fluid through a system of hoses and valves. This fluid builds pressure behind a piston in the steering rack, helping the wheels move with much less effort than manual steering. Without this hydraulic assistance, every ... read more