Berkeley Auto Repair

Modern cars have power steering, meaning they have power steering fluid. The hydraulic fluid transfers the power in the power steering system and determines how easily you can turn the steering wheel. Most drivers do not consider changing the power steering fluid as part of vehicle maintenance, but it is. You need to regularly replenish the power steering fluid. Read on to find out why. Reasons To Replace Power Steering Fluid There are several reasons you need to replace the power steering fluid, including: Contamination Your power steering system, like other parts of your vehicle, is prone to getting dirty. Dust and other elements will enter the power steering, and it will contaminate the power steering fluid. When contamination occurs, the fluid turns into a sludge that is inefficient at power distribution, negatively affecting steering control. You need to replace the power steering fluid to avoid contamination and its adverse effects. Check if the liquid is red, which means it ... read more