Doesn’t the power steering oil need to be changed at all?Consequences of not changing the steering oil for 100,000 kilometers

If the vehicle uses an electronic steering booster, then the steering oil is not needed, that is, it does not need to be replaced at all. Most new models use such a booster. If the vehicle uses an electro-hydraulic power assist system or a hydraulic power assist system, the steering assist oil needs to be replaced. Generally speaking, the power steering oil needs to be replaced when it reaches three years or 40,000 kilometers, but many vehicles need to be replaced after three years. This is because the owner’s driving habits and poor driving environment have caused the power steering oil to deteriorate in advance. .

Consequences of not changing the steering oil for 100,000 kilometers

The main function of power steering oil is to lubricate and protect parts. If the power steering oil is not replaced for ten years, the quality of the power steering oil will become very viscous, which will not only affect the working performance of the power steering system, but also lose it. The original lubrication function, the power-assisted pump and other parts will gradually become damaged, and in serious cases, the steering gear will not work normally. When the power steering oil is insufficient, the power pump will be damaged. When the steering wheel is turned on, there will be a sudden loss of direction or no direction to turn, which will cause an accident.

The oil can storing power steering oil is in the engine compartment, and the steering wheel icon is on the surface of the lid, which is easy to identify. The components of power steering oil can cause cancer, so if you accidentally touch your skin when adding power steering oil, it will be cleaned immediately. And don't let the power steering oil fall on the paint, it may reduce the brightness of the paint, this is because the power steering oil is corrosive.