When your 2003 Mitsubishi Galant’s power steering fluid needs to be replaced, you can either do it yourself or bring it to a mechanic. You’ll need to find the white-capped reservoir under the hood, drain the old fluid, and refill it with new Prestone fluid.
If you’re having difficulty moving the steering wheel—or if you’re hearing terrible screeching noises whenever you turn—it might be time to replace the power steering fluid. Luckily, this is a fairly simple procedure. Car insurance
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to save on your Mitsubishi Galant car insurance costs! How do I replace my 2003 Mitsubishi Galant’s power steering fluid?
Replacing the power steering fluid in your sporty Mitsubishi sedan is pretty straightforward. Here are the basic steps in this service:
Open the hood and locate the power steering reservoir. Look for a starry-shaped white cap by the passenger side under the hood.
Remove the white cap and insert a pump into the reservoir. You can use a clean soap pump or something else to drain the old fluid out. Never mix fluid!
Pump the old power steering fluid out of the reservoir. With a cold car, turn the steering wheel from side to side and place a container beneath the Galant to catch excess power steering fluid.
Refill the reservoir to the fill line and replace the cap.
If you need a full power steering fluid service
—or if you’d rather not make a mess in your garage—take your Mitsubishi to a mechanic. Let’s take a look at a few of the pros and cons. MORE: How to check and add power steering fluid
Should I change it myself or take it to a mechanic?
The average mechanic has more training than you have. So if you want to be confident that your power steering fluid replacement was done correctly, you should bring your Galant to a skilled technician. The entire process should take less than one hour and cost you about $120.
If you have basic handyman skills and a safe place to perform the service, do it yourself! You’ll save money on labor costs, shelling out around $20 for fluid instead of $120 for the full service and fluid.
Which power steering fluid is best for a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
There are a variety of power steering fluid brands that will work beautifully in your 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Prestone’s PSF for Asian vehicles
is a cult favorite—and affordable, too. These are some of our favorite picks:
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You don’t need to keep a super close eye on your power steering fluid. Replacing it every two to three years is sufficient. That’s approximately every 30,000 miles. Sticking to this schedule ensures that your steering system runs smoothly.
Sometimes, you may need to replace the fluid ahead of schedule. Problems don’t arrive on schedule, after all! Here are some symptoms that indicate it’s probably time for a fluid replacement:
Terrible noises when you turn the wheel (squealing, grinding, etc.)
Difficulty turning the wheel
Bubbles in your power steering fluid
Color change from clear to yellow
If replacing the fluid doesn’t solve the problem, you may have a bigger problem—like a leak. Regardless, follow a routine maintenance schedule
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