To leave good enough alone

I've been debating on flushing my power steering. At the present time I have 171,000 miles. I have no problems or leaks and I'm wondering if I should leave good enough alone. I didn't check the fluid color so I'm wondering if that would be the determining factor for most in making this decision. I guess I am concerned about creating a problem that doesn't exist at this time. Thanks for any opinions in advance

 

I would change it out. It’s a simple process. I used valvoline max life ATF. I felt it makes the steering more responsive. Also it’s good preventive maintenance that will reduce wear in the pump.

 

Change or refresh the fluid using a turkey baster.

 

Over the course of a week I used a fluid pump (Amazon) to remove fluid from the PS pump, refilled, repeat a couple days later, repeat, until I had used a Qt. of PS fluid......... Couldn't tell any difference......FWIW

 

When I refreshed my PS fluid I pretty much did the same procedure. I didn't notice any difference either except a little peace of mind knowing that the PS had some fresh fluid running through the system. That same feeling I get every time I change the engine oil, rotate my tires or, like yesterday when I drained and flushed the coolant in my truck. Yes, I did the radiator and engine block.

 

This. I did this a few years ago on my 3rd gen 4runner. I couldn't believe the garbage that I was sucking out of the reservoir, I wondered how I had any power assist at all. It made a night and day difference and the pump was much happier, it hasn't made any scary noises since.

 

Just change it. You might not feel a difference in performance but the pump would probably appreciate some fresh fluid

 

I flushed my ps at 200 000 kms. Not problems

 

Thanks guy's I think I'll do the flush. Have a great day guy's