Power Steering Fluid Question

I recently had my entire Transmission replaced in my 2006 Hyundai Sonat
due to a defect. My question is would the Power Steering Fluid have bee
replaced as part of the transmission replacement? They are trying to tel
me that my Power Steering Fluid is breaking down and needs to be replaced

 

I think you are talking to idiots that are trying to scam you. Ask them
what test they did to tell that the fluid is breaking down. In all my years
of car ownership, I've never replaced power steering fluid in any car and
some have gone 200,000 miles trouble free.

Also, I see no reason to replace steering fluid when the transmission is
replaced. Sort of like getting a haircut because your shoelace broke.

 

I've disconnected the power steering lines several times when lowerin
subframes for transmission replacement, but cannot recall whether this i
advantageous on the '06 Sonata. Check your paperwork from th
transmission replacement. If there's a part number something lik
npnsteerfd, then it was replaced.

I don't really think whether it was replaced during transmissio
replacement is really the important question, though. How did the sho
determine you fluid was breaking down? What tests did they run t
determine this? Don't be afraid to ask these questions. What you'r
likely to find is that the technician sees it hasn't yet been done or tha
the fluid is dark in color.

Shops recommend fluid flushes and replacements because they're high profi
items. Service advisors and technicians typically get financial incentive
beyond their typical pay for these items. Check your owner's manual.
You'll see there's no maintenance interval for the power steering fluid.
So unless it's really gross, there's *no* good reason to change it.

I don't think I've recommended this repair even once on any vehicle.
will say, however, that some older GM vehicles had some steering problem
that fluid flushing will help compensate for or help prevent, so it's no
true that this service is *never* a good idea

 

Thanks HyundaiTech. I do not think they did it when I had my transimissio
replaced but thought I'd ask if it was a common thing done on those type
of jobs.

As for the breaking down of the fluid, they simply said it was breakin
down no real explanation. I sort of though it was a money maker ploy an
I said that I would look at doing it nex time but now I doubt I will.
Thanks again!!

Incidentally they also said I was gonna need tires soon but they sure loo
good to me!!

 

wolfcub27540 wrote:

Do they know where you park your Hyundai at night?

 

Tires do have wear indicators so you can judge for yourself when it is time.
Dealers are in business to make money, happy customers is second.