[steve05ram360]

Like Charles said... it's fluid that is being pumped and needs to be changed. It heats up, runs thru your steering box, why not keep it maintained properly? do you guys ever flush your brake lines? change your diff fluids? the power steering fluid was brownish red, to me indicating dirt or contaminates. by draining & refilling... for a whole $5 bux... I have peace of mind that my pump and steering box will live a nice long life (IMO) with fresh fluid in it... After putting 20 miles on it this morning I can tell you that the steering no longer growls as it did from time to time while turning and although it's probably my imagination... the steering feels smoother.

In my M3 I had a hose leak on me, swapped it out and flushed the system... could not believe how much better the steering felt after that. proof enough for me to maintain it.