How to Buy Quality Power Steering Fluid
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How to Buy Quality Power Steering Fluid

09.11.2022 /

Topping up, flushing and changing your car's power steering fluid regularly is one of the first steps to keeping your steering in top shape and driving safely. Your steering system...

Topping up, flushing and changing your car's power steering fluid regularly is one of the first steps to keeping your steering in top shape and driving safely. Your steering system uses a hydraulic system to transfer the force applied to the steering wheel to the wheels supported by the steering rack.

Power steering fluid acts as a transmitter of this force, but it can get worse and worse over time. As this vital fluid passes through seals, o-rings, and other rubber parts, some detritus enters the steering fluid, causing it to lose much needed cohesion, especially when these fine particles start to enter the steering assembly, which can cause havoc.

Some important factors when choosing a power steering fluid may include:

  • Brake fluid is not power steering fluid.: Brake fluid is different from power steering fluid, so don't confuse the two. They have a unique chemical composition for their needs. Although brake fluid also serves to transmit power, mixing them up and using one instead of the other can cause serious damage to your vehicle.

  • Check user manualA: When choosing a power steering fluid, pay attention to the recommended viscosity of the fluid you choose. Your user manual should give you recommendations and guidance on what will work best with your particular system.

  • Synthetic vs Mineral: Synthetic power steering fluids are available on the market as well as mineral based fluids. If you live in a colder part of the country, a synthetic fluid may work better because it doesn't require much heat to reach normal operating temperature.

Make sure you get the right power steering fluid for your car, truck or SUV so you can stay on the road safely.

AutoTachki supplies our certified field technicians with high quality power steering fluid. We can also replace the power steering fluid with the fluid you have purchased. Click here for pricing and more information on power steering fluid replacement.

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