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One of the most underrated things about modern-day cars is power steering. Power steering is how you are able to turn your steering wheel with ease in different directions. This works through internal hydraulic force. Most fluids and vehicle parts of your car need to be replaced from time to time. Your power steering fluid is one of them. Without keeping it clean and functional, you run the risk of making it function poorly or not at all.
The primary way to know if your power steering fluid needs to be exchanged is if maneuvering your steering wheel becomes an issue or frequently stuck. If needing to turn quickly, this can pose severe issues and cause an accident.
Additional benefits for clean power steering fluid include:
Like most services, this is highly dependent upon your make, model, and car usage. Some manufacturers only require a fluid change every 80,000 to 100,000-miles. Others require it more frequently at 30,000 to 40,000 miles. We highly recommend checking your owner’s manual for specifics. Still need help? Our team is more than happy to assess the recommendations for you.
At Santa Cruz Toyota, it’s our goal to provide nothing short of five-star service for every service we provide. All of our technicians are factory-trained and certified by Toyota. Our service advisors go through training constantly to help customers assess services and issues with their cars. Our service center is state-of-the-art with fast WiFi and a customer waiting area. Santa Cruz Toyota is located in Santa Cruz county and serves drivers all around the Capitola, Live Oak, Soquel, and Aptos, CA area.
