Mitsubishi Lancer 9 oil gur specifications. Instructions for self-replacement

It is recommended to change the power steering oil at least once every 100,000 km. or 3 years, whichever comes first. Although, judging by its condition, it can be changed more often, especially since it is not at all expensive, around 200 rubles per liter. Oil changes are carried out using the replacement method, i.e. There is no need to completely drain the old oil before filling in the new one. Everything will happen synchronously.

The following liquids are suitable:

Mobil 1 ATF 220
Castrol Dexron III

The color is reminiscent of cherry juice, especially if you buy the oil on tap from a barrel into a one and a half liter plastic bottle. To change, you need 1 liter of oil. If you buy it on tap, you can also buy 1.5 to rinse everything thoroughly.

Photo Castrol oils Dexron III:

Let's start changing the oil

1. First of all, open the lid expansion tank Power steering, then use a syringe to pump out the oil; it will not go away completely, since there is a mesh inside the reservoir.

2. Pull out the upper return hose and plug the fitting with some device:

3. Then we put the just pulled out return hose into a plastic bottle:

4. Fill new oil into the expansion tank up to the MAX mark.

5. Then we start the engine for literally 2-3 seconds, the old liquid will begin to pour into the plastic bottle, and the new liquid will begin to drain out of the tank. This procedure must be done with an assistant so that he monitors the liquid level. You must not allow it to completely leave the tank, otherwise the pump will lose air, and it is unknown how this may affect its operation.

6. Repeat the previous 2 steps until clear liquid begins to pour into the plastic bottle.

7. Put the oil return hose in place

8. Add the fluid level to the MAX level.

10. Start the car, just to be sure, you can turn the steering wheel. If the liquid has decreased, add more.

This completes the procedure for changing the oil in the hydraulic booster.

Replacing power steering fluid on a Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is discussed in this video. The procedure is easy enough that you can do it yourself. At the same time, it is important to change the power steering fluid to avoid rapid wear of the power steering and accompanying extraneous sounds during operation.

What you need to change power steering oil

syringe with tube;

plastic bottle;

new power steering oil;

How to change power steering oil on Lancer 9

First you need to pump out the oil from the expansion tank - you will need a syringe for this. To thoroughly drain the liquid from there, you will need to remove the lower hose. Next, you need to replace the fluid in the power steering system - remove the upper hose and place it in a bottle, plug the hole in the reservoir, and then ask an assistant to rotate the steering wheel while simultaneously pouring new fluid into the reservoir. Repeat until old oil stops flowing out of the hose.

After this, you should pull out the plug, return the upper hose to its place and fill in new oil to the maximum mark. The assistant should then start the engine and turn the steering wheel again. If the liquid leaves, add more.

When to change and what kind of power steering oil to fill Lancer 9

The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 repair manual recommends checking the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every 15,000 km. The frequency of power steering oil changes is indicated at 105,000 km, with the note “under severe operating conditions.” At the same time, many services offer a maintenance card, which indicates fluid change interval power steering at 40,000 km/p.

The manual advises filling the power steering with ATF Dextron III or Dextron II power steering hydraulic fluid.

It is advisable to change the power steering oil at least once every 100,000 km or once every three years - it all depends on what happens first. However, if we take into account its condition, replacement may be more frequent, and the costs for it are insignificant - within 200 rubles per liter. Oil is changed using the displacement method, which means there is no need to completely drain the old oil before adding new oil. Moreover, this is a synchronous procedure.

The following fluids are suitable:

Dia Queen PSF (original, number 4039645 )
Castrol Dexron III
Mobil 1 ATF 220

They are similar in color to cherry juice, in particular, if you purchase bottled oil from a barrel into a plastic bottle with a volume of one and a half liters. To change you will need 1 liter of oil. You can buy 1.5 bottles of oil to rinse everything properly.

You will also need:

large syringe (10 cc)
a piece of hose (to put on a syringe) 10-20 cm long
any plug of suitable diameter or a pencil so that you can close the hole in the power steering reservoir
1.5 liter plastic bottle
pliers or pliers
slotted screwdriver
scissors
assistant

Symptoms of power steering faults

You can determine the main signs of a faulty power steering on the 9th generation Lancer yourself using the following criteria:

oil leakage in the area of the pump, power steering expansion tank and power steering mounting points,
>increased oil consumption, can be seen by the fluid level in the expansion tank,
deterioration of the power steering (the steering wheel is harder to turn),
whining sound when turning the steering wheel.

Step-by-step guide to changing power steering oil on Lancer 9

The oil change process consists of the following sequence of actions:

First you need to open the cap on the power steering expansion tank, then use a certain syringe to start pumping out the oil. It will not go away completely, since there is a mesh inside the tank.
Pull out the upper return hose and plug the fitting with some device.
Next, put the return hose you just pulled out into a plastic bottle.
New oil must be filled into the expansion tank to the MAX level.
Then start the engine only for 2-3 seconds, as a result of which the old fluid will begin to pour into the plastic bottle, and the new one will decrease in the tank. This procedure should be performed together with an assistant so that he can monitor the fluid level. In no case is it acceptable for it to leave the tank completely, otherwise the pump will capture air, and this may have an unknown impact on its operation.
Repeat the previous two steps as many times as necessary until clean liquid begins to flow into the plastic bottle.
Push the hose back into place to allow the oil to return.
Add liquid to the maximum level.
Start the car and, to be safe, you can turn the steering wheel. You need to add liquid if it has decreased.

At this stage, the procedure for changing the oil in the hydraulic booster is completed.

Video instructions

Normal operation of the power steering is only possible with timely replacement working fluid and following recommendations for choosing oil for Lancer 9.

Power steering directly affects vehicle safety and driving comfort. Problems with the hydraulic booster make it harder to turn.

Prolonged operation of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with old or incorrectly selected fluid leads to failure of the steering components and can cause the pump to jam.

Power steering oil

Review of oils in power steering Mitsubishi Lancer 9

From the factory, the original Dia Queen PSF oil with article number 4039645 is poured into the power steering circuit. The cost for the branded power steering fluid is about 400-600 rubles. By purchasing Dia Queen PSF, the car owner receives a number of advantages:

good anti-corrosion properties;
low impact on the elements of the power steering circuit;
long-term operation while maintaining original properties;
low kinematic viscosity;
low temperature expansion;
no foaming.

Original power steering fluid Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Mobil 1 ATF 320 is a complete analogue of the branded Dia Queen PSF oil. It has the same performance properties as the original. At the same time, Mobile has a lower price and is easier to find on sale. For these reasons, Mobil 1 ATF 320 is most often used in Lancer 9.

If there is no Mobile in the Lancer 9 power steering official dealers allow oil filling from third-party manufacturers that corresponds to Dextron 3, for example, Castrol Dexron III. More detailed information about analogues of the original Lancer 9 power steering fluid is presented in the table below.

Table - List of analogues original oil Dia Queen PSF

Frequency of monitoring and replacement of power steering fluid

According to official recommendations, it is necessary to check the level of working fluid in the Lancer 9 power steering reservoir every 15 thousand km. In this case, there should not be a significant decrease in the amount of oil, indicating depressurization of the power steering circuit.

Replacing the working fluid is required every 105 thousand km. In this case, it is necessary to focus on the operating conditions of the machine. In some cases, the interval for filling fresh fluid has to be reduced to 40 thousand km. In addition, an unscheduled change of power steering fluid is required if the following reasons are identified:

availability extraneous sounds when turning the steering wheel;
burnt smell coming from the power steering reservoir;
jamming when turning;
black or rusty color of the liquid;
the appearance of deposits on the tank;
oil heterogeneity;
lack of accurate data on the time of the last fluid change.

Required Tools

In order to change the power steering oil, you need the tools listed in the table below.

Table - Required tools for replacing power steering fluid

The process of changing the power steering oil of Mitsubishi Lancer 9

In order for the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 power steering fluid to be replaced successfully, it is recommended to use the instructions below.

Open the expansion tank cap.

Power steering expansion tank

Place the hose on the syringe.

Place the bottle next to the expansion tank. Using a syringe with a tube, pump out as much of the old fluid as possible.

Pull out the upper return hose.

Plug the fitting with a pencil.
Place the return hose into a plastic bottle. The tube can be pushed into the neck from above. Some car owners make a special cutout on the side of the bottle in order to reduce the risk of the container turning over or spilling liquid.

Return hose inserted into the bottle

Pour new oil into the expansion tank. In this case, it is desirable that its level is equal to or higher than the “MAX” mark.
Displacement of old slurry is possible in two ways. The first time you need to start the engine for a few seconds. The second requires turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. Regardless of the method chosen, it is extremely important to ensure that all the liquid does not leave the tank. To do this, you should periodically add it.

When fresh oil flows from the return line, you need to return the hose to its place.
Add liquid to the maximum mark.

Oil level "MAX"

Fluids used in power steering can be divided according to several criteria:

Color;
Compound;
Variety.

Color classification

It is wrong to be guided only by color gradation when choosing oil, although this practice is widespread among car owners. It is also often indicated what color liquids can be mixed and which ones should not be mixed.

Mixing is contraindicated with liquids based on composition and not color, and since now both mineral water and synthetics can be presented in any color, you should treat this information very carefully.

Red ATF gear oil is usually synthetic, the Dexron brand from General Motors is considered the standard, but there are products from other manufacturers, such as Revenol, Motul, Shell, Zic, etc.

Yellow oil, produced by the Daimler concern and under its license, is used in Mercedes-Benz hydraulic boosters. It can be synthetic and mineral.

Green oil. For the most part, multifunctional and universal liquids can be either synthetic or mineral in composition. They are used in power steering, suspension and other systems that operate on liquids. Cannot be mixed with other colors, unless stated by the manufacturer full compatibility, for example Comma PSF MVCHF is compatible with some types of Dexron.

Liquid composition

Based on the composition of the power steering fluid, it can be divided into mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic. Chemical composition defines a basic set of oil functions:

Viscosity characteristics;
Lubricating properties;
Protection of parts from corrosion;
Prevents foaming;
Temperature and hydraulic properties.

Synthetics and mineral water cannot be mixed with each other, since the types of additives in them have fundamental differences.

Synthetics

These are high-tech liquids, the production of which uses the most modern developments and additives. Oil fractions for synthetics are purified by hydrocracking. Polyesters, polyhydric alcohols and sets of additives give them outstanding characteristics: a wide range of operating temperatures, stable oil film, long service life.

The main reason why you should not flood hydraulic fluid on synthetic base in power steering, intended for mineral ones - its aggressive effect on rubber products, of which there are many in the hydraulic booster. Where synthetics are used, the rubber has a completely different composition and is made on a silicone basis.

Semi-synthetics

A mixture of synthetic and mineral oils, due to which the latter receive significant improvements in performance: reduced foaming, fluidity, heat dissipation.

Semi-synthetic fluids include such well-known fluids as: Zic ATF Dex 3, Comma PSF MVCHF, Motul Dexron III and others.

Mineralka

Mineral-based oils contain petroleum fractions (85-98%), the rest are additives that improve the performance of the hydraulic fluid.

They are used in hydraulic boosters containing seals and parts based on ordinary rubber, since the mineral component is neutral and is not harmful to rubber products, unlike synthetics.

Mineral power steering fluids are the most inexpensive, but they also have a short service life. Mobil ATF 320 Premium is considered a good mineral oil; Dexron oils up to and including the IID marking were also mineral.

Different types of oils

Dexron- a separate class of ATF fluids from General Motors, produced since 1968. Dexron is a trademark, produced both by GM itself and by other companies under license.

ATF(Automatic Transmission Fluid) - oils for automatic transmissions, often used by Japanese automakers and in power steering.

PSF(Power Steering Fluid) - literally translated as power steering fluid.

Multi HF– special, universal fluids for power steering, having approvals from most automobile manufacturers. For example, CHF liquid, produced by the German company Pentosin, has received approvals from BMW, Ford, Chrysler, GM, Porsche, Saab and Volvo, Dodge, Chrysler.

Is it possible to mix oils?

Mixing is permissible, but you must follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Most often, the packaging indicates with which brands and classes of oils a particular power steering fluid can be mixed.

Do not mix synthetics and mineral water, as well as different colors, unless expressly indicated. If you have nowhere to go, and you have to pour what you have at hand, at the first opportunity, replace this mixture with the recommended one.

Is it possible to fill the power steering with engine oil?

Motor - definitely not, transmission - with reservations. Next, we'll look at why in detail.

To understand whether other oils, such as motor or transmission oils, can be poured into the power steering, you need to know what functions it performs.

The power steering fluid must cope with the following tasks:

Lubrication of all power steering components;
Protection against corrosion and wear of parts;
Pressure transfer;
Prevents foaming;
System cooling.

The above characteristics are achieved by adding various additives, the presence and combination of which gives power steering oil the necessary qualities.

As you understand, the tasks motor oil slightly different, so it is highly not recommended to fill it into the power steering.

Relatively transmission oil everything is not so simple; the Japanese often use the same ATF fluid for automatic transmission and power steering. Europeans insist on using special PSF (Power Steering Fluid) oils.

What kind of fluid to pour into the power steering

Based on this, the answer to the question “what oil to pour into the power steering” is obvious - recommended by the manufacturer of your car. Often information is indicated on the expansion tank or cap. If there is no technical documentation, call an authorized center and ask.

In any case, experiments with steering are unacceptable. Not only your safety, but also that of those around you depends on the health of your power steering.

Car make	Recommended liquid
Audi 80, 100 (audi 80, 100)	VAG G 004 000 M2
Audi A6 C5 (audi a6 c5)	Mannol 004000, Pentosin CHF 11S
Audi a4 (audi a4)	VAG G 004 000M2
Audi a6 c6 (audi a6 c6)	VAG G 004 000M2
BMW e34 (BMW e34)	CHF 11.S
BMW E39 (BMW E39)	ATF Dextron 3
BMW E46 (BMW E46)	Dexron III, Mobil 320, LIQUI MOLY ATF 110
BMW E60 (BMW E60)	Pentosin chf 11s
BMW x5 e53 (BMW x5 e53)	ATF BMW 81 22 9 400 272, Castrol Dex III, Pentosin CHF 11S
VAZ 2110
VAZ 2112	Pentosin Hydraulic Fluid (CHF,11S-tl, VW52137)
Volvo s40 (volvo s40)	Volvo 30741424
Volvo xc90 (volvo xc90)	VOLVO 30741424
Gas (Valdai, Sobol, 31105, 3110, 66)
Gazelle business	Mobil ATF 320, Castrol-3, Liqui moly ATF, DEXTRON III, CASTROL Transmax Dex III Multivehicle, ZIC ATF III, ZIC dexron 3 ATF, ELF matic 3
Gazelle next	Shell Spirax S4 ATF HDX, Dexron III
Geely MK
Geely Emgrand	ATF DEXRON III, Shell Spirax S4 ATF X, Shell Spirax S4 ATF HDX
Dodge Stratus	ATF+4, Mitsubishi DiaQueen PSF, Mobil ATF 320
Daewoo Gentra	Dexron-IID
Daewoo matiz	Dexron II, Dexron III
Daewoo Nexia	Dexron II, Dexron III, Top Tec ATF 1200
Zaz chance	LiquiMoly Top Tec ATF 1100, ATF Dexron III
Zil 130	T22, T30, Dexron II
Zyl bull	AU (MG-22A), Dexron III
Kamaz 4308	TU 38.1011282-89, Dexron III, Dexron II, GIPOL-RS
Kia Carens	Hyundai Ultra PSF-3
Kia Rio 3 ( Kia rio 3)	PSF-3, PSF-4
Kia Sorento	Hyundai Ultra PSF-III, PSF-4
Kia Spectra	Hyundai Ultra PSF-III, PSF-4
Kia Sportage	Hyundai Ultra PSF-III, PSF-4
Kia Cerato	Hyundai Ultra PSF-III, PSF-4
Chrysler PT Cruiser	Mopar ATF 4+ (5013457AA)
Chrysler Sebring	Mopar ATF+4
Lada Largus	Mobil ATF 52475
Lada Priora	Pentosin Hydraulik Fluid CHF 11S-TL VW52137, Mannol CHF
Land Rover Freelander 2 ( Land Rover Freelander 2)	LR003401 pas fluid
Lifan smiley (lifan smily)	Dexron III
Lifan solano	Dexron II, Dexron III
Lifan X60 (lifan x60)	Dexron III
Maz	BRAND R (Oil MG-22-V)
Mazda 3	Mazda M-3 ATF, Dexron III
Mazda 6 (mazda 6 GG)	Mazda ATF M-V, Dexron III
Mazda cx7 (Mazda cx7)	Motul Dexron III, Mobil ATF320, Idemitsu PSF
Man 9 (Man)	MAN 339Z1
Mercedes w124 (mercedes w124)	Dexron III, Febi 08972
Mercedes w164 (mercedes w164)	A000 989 88 03
Mercedes w210 (mercedes w210)	A0009898803, Febi 08972, Fuchs Titan PSF
Mercedes w211 (mercedes w211)	A001 989 24 03
Mercedes Actros	Pentosin CHF 11S
Mercedes atego (mercedes atego)	Dexron III, Top Tec ATF 1100, MV 236.3
Mercedes ML (mercedes ml)	A00098988031, Dexron IID, MB 236.3, Motul Multi ATF
Mercedes sprinter	Dexron III
Mitsubishi Outlander	Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320
Mitsubishi Galant	Mitsubishi Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320, Motul DEXRON III
Mitsubishi Lancer 9, 10 (Mitsubishi Lancer)	Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320, Dexron III
Mitsubishi Montero Sport	Dexron III
Mitsubishi Pajero ( Mitsubishi Pajero)	Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320
Mitsubishi Pajero 4	Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport	Dia Queen PSF, Mobil ATF 320
Mtz 82	in summer M10G2, M10V2, in winter M8G2, M8V2
Nissan Avenir	Dexron II, Dexron III, Dex III, Castrol Transmax Dex III Multivehicle
Nissan ad	NISSAN KE909-99931 "PSF
Nissan Almera	Dexron III
Nissan Murano	KE909-99931 PSF
Nissan Primera	ATF320 Dextron III
Nissan Tiana J31 ( Nissan Teana J31)	Nissan PSF KLF50-00001, Dexron III, Dexron VI
Nissan Cefiro	Dexron II, Dexron III
Nissan Pathfinder	KE909-99931 PSF
Opel Antara	GM Dexron VI
Opel Astra H ( opel astra H) EGUR	OPEL PSF 19 40 715, SWAG 99906161, FEBI-06161
Opel Astra J	Dexron VI, General Motors 93165414
Opel Vectra A	Dexron VI
Opel Vectra B	GM 1940771, Dexron II, Dexron III
Opel Mokka	ATF DEXRON VI" Opel 19 40 184
Peugeot 206	Total Fluide AT42, Total Fluide LDS
Peugeot 306	Total Fluide DA, Total Fluide LDS
Peugeot 307	Total Fluid DA
Peugeot 308	Total Fluid DA
Peugeot 406	Total Fluide AT42, GM DEXRON-III
Peugeot 408	Total FLUIDE AT42, PENTOSIN CHF11S, Total FLUIDE DA
Peugeot partner	Total Fluide AT42, Total Fluide DA
Ravon Gentra	Dexron 2D
Renault duster	ELF ELFMATIC G3, ELF RENAULTMATIC D3, Mobil ATF 32
Renault Laguna	ELF RENAULT MATIC D2, Mobil ATF 220, Total FLUIDE DA
Renault Logan	Elf Renaultmatic D3, Elf Matic G3
Renault Sandero	ELF RENAULTMATIC D3
Renault simbol	ELF RENAULT MATIC D2
Citroen Berlingo	TOTAL FLUIDE ATX, TOTAL FLUIDE LDS
Citroen C4 (Citroen C4)	Total Fluide DA, TOTAL FLUIDE LDS, Total Fluide AT42
Scania	ATF Dexron II
SsangYong New Actyon	ATF Dexron II, Total Fluide DA, Shell LHM-S
SsangYong Kyron	Total Fluide DA, Shell LHM-S
Subaru Impreza	Dexron III
Subaru Forester	ATF DEXTRON IIE, III, PSF Fluid Subaru K0515-YA000
Suzuki Grand Vitara ( Suzuki Grand Vitara)	Mobil ATF 320, Pentosin CHF 11S, Suzuki ATF 3317
Suzuki Liana	Dexron II, Dexron III, CASTROL ATF DEX II multivehicle, RYMCO, Liqui Moly Top Tec ATF 1100
Tata (truck)	Dexron II, Dexron III
Toyota Avensis	08886-01206
Toyota Carina	Dexron II, Dexron III
Toyota Corolla (Toyota Hiace)	Dexron II, Dexron III
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 ( Toyota Land Cruiser 120)	08886-01115, PSF NEW-W, Dexron III
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 (Toyota Land Cruiser 150)	08886-80506
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 200 (Toyota Land Cruiser 200)	PSF NEW-W
Toyota Hiace	Toyota ATF DEXTRON III
Toyota Chaser	Dexron III
UAZ loaf	Dexron II, Dexron III
UAZ patriot, hunter	Mobil ATF 220
Fiat Albea	DEXRON III, ENEOS ATF-III, Tutela Gi/E
Fiat Doblo	Spirax S4 ATF HDX, Spirax S4 ATF X
Fiat Ducato	TUTELA GI/A ATF DEXRON 2 D LEV SAE10W
Volkswagen Vento	VW G002000, Dexron III
Volkswagen Golf 3 ( Volkswagen Golf 3)	G002000, Febi 6162
Volkswagen Golf 4	G002000, Febi 6162
Volkswagen Passat B3 ( Volkswagen passat B3)	G002000, VAG G004000M2, Febi 6162
Volkswagen Passat B5	VAG G004000M2
Volkswagen Transporter T4, T5 (Volkswagen Transporter)	VAG G 004 000 M2 Power Steering Fluid G004, Febi 06161
Volkswagen Touareg	VAG G 004 000
Ford Mondeo 3 ( ford mondeo 3)	FORD ESP-M2C-166-H
Ford Mondeo 4 (ford mondeo 4)	WSA-M2C195-A
Ford transit	WSA-M2C195-A
Ford Fiesta	Mercon V
Ford Focus 1 ( ford focus 1)	Ford WSA-M2C195-A, Mercon LV Automatic, FORD C-ML5, Ravenol PSF, Castrol Transmax Dex III, Dexron III
Ford Focus 2	WSS-M2C204-A2, WSA-M2C195-A
Ford Focus 3	Ford WSA-M2C195-A, Ravenol Hydraulik PSF Fluid
Ford Fusion	Ford DP-PS, Mobil ATF 320, ATF Dexron III, Top Tec ATF 1100
Hyundai Accent	RAVENOL PSF Power Steering Fluid, DEXRON III
Hyundai Getz	ATF SHC
Hyundai Matrix	PSF-4
Hyundai SantaFe	Hyundai PSF-3, PSF-4
Hyundai Solaris	PSF-3, Dexron III, Dexron VI
Hyundai Sonata	PSF-3
Hyundai Tucson/Tucson	PSF-4
Honda accord 7	PSF-S
Honda Odyssey	Honda PSF, PSF-S
Honda HRV	Honda PSF-S
Chery amulet	BP Autran DX III
Chery bonus	Dexron III, DP-PS, Mobil ATF 220
Chery very	Dexron II, Dexron III, Totachi ATF Multi-Vehicle
Chery indis	Dexron II, Dexron III
Chery Tiggo	Dexron III, Top Tec ATF 1200, ATF III HC
Chevrolet Aveo	DEXTRON III, Eneos ATF III
Chevrolet Captiva	Power Steering Fluid Cold Climate, Transmax Dex III Multivehicle, ATF Dex II Multivehicle
Chevrolet Cobalt	DEXRON VI
Chevrolet Cruze	Pentosin CHF202, CHF11S, CHF7.1, Dexron 6 GM
Chevrolet Lacetti	DEXRON III, DEXRON VI
Chevrolet Niva	Pentosin Hydraulic Fluid CHF11S VW52137
Chevrolet Epica	GM Dexron 6 No.-1940184, Dexron III, Dexron VI
Skoda Octavia Tour ( Skoda Octavia tour)	VAG 00 4000 M2, Febi 06162
Skoda Fabia	Power Steering Fluid G004
The data in the table is collected from publicly available sources

How much oil is in power steering

As a rule, to replace in passenger car 1 liter of liquid is enough. For trucks this value can reach 4 liters. The volume may change slightly up or down, but you should focus on these numbers.

How to check the level

To control the fluid level in the power steering, an expansion tank is provided. Usually it is marked with MIN and MAX values. Depending on the make of the car, the inscriptions may change, but the essence does not change - the oil level should be between these values.

How to top up

The process of topping up is simple - you need to unscrew the cap of the power steering expansion tank and add enough fluid so that it is between the MIN and MAX marks.

The main problem when adding power steering oil is its choice. It’s good if the replacement has not yet been made, and the system contains fluid from the manufacturer’s factory. In this case, it is enough to check with technical documentation, take the recommended oil and add to the required amount.

If you don’t know what’s in the system, we recommend replacing it right away, because in any case you’ll have to buy a canister of liquid to top up.