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If your Power Steering fluid is dark brown it means that it has been contaminated. Metal or rubber has gotten into the fluid if it is dark brown or black. This can and will impact your vehicle's performance.
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What color is the power steering fluids?
Power steering fluid is basically clear. Some cars use transmission fluid in the power steering which is dark red. You can use power steering fluid in cars that use transmission fluid but not the reverse. The cap of the reservoir should say power steering fluid only.
What happens when your power steering fluid turn colors?
Dark fluid means it's dirty and needs replacing.
Power steering fluid is dark and smells burnt needs to be flushed what would cause this?
its probably a plugged pressure line. it could also have a low fluid level
Steering went stiff didnt make any noises but fluid is dark brown is this is your power steering pump or something else?
Not sure what your are driving but if it went stiff steering in both directions I would say either p/s belt fell off or the p/s pump is shot. Be sure the system is flushed if the pump is replaced.
Should I need to flush my power steering fluid in my 2005 Camry at 25000 miles because the service mechanic says it's dark?
I would not
How often should power steering fluid be changed?
Check the Color if it is Dark or Smells Burnt then it should be changed. Related [http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_must_power_steering_fluid_be_changed_if_ever Question and Answer]
Why would transmission fluid turn brown?
Brown fluid = burnt fluid (either dark brown or black in color) . In the early stages of slipping, a burnt smell will be the first noticeable indication.
What colour is transmission fluid fluid?
It should be red to dark maroon if it's brown or a yellow color it is burnt and should be changed
Color of transmission fluid?
"Healthy" transmission fluid is typically a pinkish red color. If the transmission fluid is old or the transmission is overheating, the color of the fluid is dark red to brown.
Does burnt transmission fluid look like oil?
Yes, it will be dark brown or almost black.
How can you know if your racket and pinion and not your power steering pump that has gone bad?
pump will usally make noise while full of fluid rack will stick when cold or low rpm and work fine at times if its sometimes the problem look at rack.if fluid is dirty or real dark go to rack
Can you flush out a 1997 Toyota Camry transmission fluid?
Yes, you can even more you must. When the fluid smells burnt, or it has some metal particles, or it's dark brown fluid.
