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BigT · 07-02-2009, 08:49 AM

I can't say I've ever heard of a dealership recommending you to change your power steering fluid (which I assume is what they are getting at by saying it is "soiled"). However, if you are concerned just take a look at it yourself and see what it looks like.

I suppose any fluid can break down and I don't see why power steering fluid would be any different. I really wouldn't be expensive at all to change it. If for some reason it did get contaiminated it would be much easier and cheaper to replace it than to replace a power steering pump or steering rack down the line.

If you want to do it yourself I can walk you through doing it. It really is simpler than even changing your oil and doesn't take very long.

07-02-2009, 08:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 2,936	I can't say I've ever heard of a dealership recommending you to change your power steering fluid (which I assume is what they are getting at by saying it is "soiled"). However, if you are concerned just take a look at it yourself and see what it looks like. I suppose any fluid can break down and I don't see why power steering fluid would be any different. I really wouldn't be expensive at all to change it. If for some reason it did get contaiminated it would be much easier and cheaper to replace it than to replace a power steering pump or steering rack down the line. If you want to do it yourself I can walk you through doing it. It really is simpler than even changing your oil and doesn't take very long. Last edited by BigT; 07-02-2009 at 08:51 AM.