If your PSF doesn't look like this...

[Tomioka]

Change it out. Fresh fluid exchange with Eneos Eco-ATF on a 2001 Toyota Tundra V8. Had to replace weeping P/S return lines under the truck so why not jack up the truck, put the return line into a jug and turn the wheel left to right a couple times. Prior fill of Valvoline DexVI still looked good with its typical used burnt smell.
This was at night pointing a bright LED flashlight onto the reservoir. Sorry for the ham in a can pumps and non-transparent PSF reservoir guys though.

 

[JC1]

Fluid looks good to me. How long since it was last changed?

 

[Leo99]

My psf is black. It works fine. No plans to change it unless it acts up.

 

[RooflessVW]

Your PSF is the wrong color.

 

[Ramblejam]

http://www.valvolinechemicals.com/sites/default/files/MAXLIFE-Power-Steering-Fluid-Stop-Leak.pdf

"Appearance: Clear, Amber Liquid"

Notice that's not red...

 

[SumpChump]

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
http://www.valvolinechemicals.com/sites/default/files/MAXLIFE-Power-Steering-Fluid-Stop-Leak.pdf

"Appearance: Clear, Amber Liquid"

Notice that's not red...



Read at the bottom of their PDF at that link.... it reads "Will not clog of foam" LOL somebody got paid a darn good salary for that one.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

power steering fluid doesn't really ever need to be changed. Also, most factory-fill PSF isn't red, even when they just use Dexron/ATF

 

[901Memphis]

I'm scared to touch anything on my Nissan unless it breaks

 

[Tomioka]

This is its 3rd fluid exchange at 155,000mi. I was able to use one bottle for the whole fluid exchange. Yeah title says PSF and I used ATF but most of the vehicles I've serviced uses Dexron as power steering fluid. GM/Chrys/VAG/Honda gets their own different type of PSF when I work on those.

 

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
power steering fluid doesn't really ever need to be changed. Also, most factory-fill PSF isn't red, even when they just use Dexron/ATF

That really depends on the usage & the vehicle, Trucks with Hydroboost that get worked hard murders PSF in short order.

My PSF is Purple.............

 

[deven]

I don't have PSF because it's electronic power steering. One less fluid to worry about is how I look at it.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

It's a close tolerance hydraulic system that uses lip seals. No filtration so it needs to be serviced to reduce wear.No brainer.

 

[02SE]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
power steering fluid doesn't really ever need to be changed. Also, most factory-fill PSF isn't red, even when they just use Dexron/ATF

Back in my consumer car repair days I encountered quite a few people that had that same philosophy. Of course the reason I became acquainted with them, is because I was replacing their power steering rack, pump, etc..

 

[slybunda]

If my ps calls for dex3 can i not use actual powersteering fluid?