Power Steering Fluid Exchange

What to Expect with Power Steering Fluid Exchange Service

Power steering fluid exchange is what it sounds like, a fairly simple process of draining the old power steering fluid and replacing it with new, clean oil. It's a bit more intricate for the layman perhaps, but for the professional technician with the right tools and knowledge, it isn't an intricate repair. It's likely just as difficult to understand how often the routine needs to be performed, as it depends on the make and model of the vehicle along with the age and amount of mileage the car has. How often it needs to be changed can also depend on the local environment as well as the owner's driving style.
 
 
   
 


Reasons Why Power Steering Fluid Must Be Changed

Although different mechanics might recommend changing the power steering fluid after a few as 30,000 miles, others might suggest waiting until 100,000 miles to change the fluid. A better idea is to follow the manufacturer's recommendation for how often the car needs the steering fluid changed, and of course have it checked if there ever seem to be any symptoms of low steering fluid or trouble with turning, whether the steering wheel becomes hard to turn during heavy cornering or if the car makes odd sounds when turning at either high or low speeds.

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What Might Happen if the Fluid Isn't Changed

A good thing about power steering fluid is that your car will still be drivable if it leaks out or becomes too contaminated to work properly, the car just won't have power steering. That can be very uncomfortable as most people today have never driven a car that didn't have power steering, or the people old enough to remember when not all cars had power steering haven't driven without it in so long as to no longer be familiar with the amount of strength required to turn. It becomes a safety issue as cars today have power steering because there is more traffic now, and roads are designed with the idea of every car having the feature. In reality, changing the power steering fluid is as much a matter of preemptively finding any worse potential problems before they occur and cause further damage with more expensive repairs.

Premier Service & Parts: Tom Wood Volkswagen

A reputable local dealer and service center such as Tom Wood in Indianapolis, IN is the best choice for conducting a power steering fluid exchange and other maintenance procedures. Our technicians are trained to understand what your specific car needs to continue running like new rather than guessing at what might be best based on general mechanical experience with other cars. Give us a call at any time and you'll find our representatives to be friendly, professional, and courteous as we get your car back on the road and running right.


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