Renew power steering fluid?

[martinipaul]

I've noticed my power steering fluid in the reservoir looks pretty 'dirty' and was thinking about trying to change it.

I dont have any leaks from the rack but was wondering if old or dirty fluid might eventully promote wear in the rack & seals.

Has anyone renewed their PAS fluid? My idea was to disconnect the return low pressure hose at the reservoir and empty the fluid into a container from there by running the engine and moving the rack from lock to lock while the front of the car is up on stands.

Any thoughts on this?

[Bomber Denton]

Power steering fluid should always have a translucent red colour to it, it's rare for it to be contaminated, how did you test it as the resevoir dipstick is black anyway?

[martinipaul]

its still translucent and red but also a bit grey !

Here's a pic

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Edited by martinipaul on Saturday 5th January 21:26

[puffsorted2]

ooo yuk, that needs changing, should be bright red