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Is a power steering filter routine maintenance?

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I was browsing RockAuto when I came across an item called a power steering filter. I've never heard of it before. Is this something that needs to be changed at a set interval, like all the other filters?
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First I have heard of it, and that is saying a lot.
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a power steering FILTER?!

that is defiantly a new one for me
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Yep, it should be replaced the same time you grease the muffler bearing.

Never heard of such a part either. Is it listed for Bonnevilles??? Got a link?
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Here ya go.
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in line power steering fluid filter?

jeez thats almost as rare as a bottle of blinker fluid!

you better buy a trunk full while you still can! LOL jk
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i can honestly say i've never seen one installed before...
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They sell them presumably, I seem to remember water filters (went inline with the top radiator hose) being marketed at one time, seems a better idea than P/* filters.
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First I've heard of it... I'm calling the mechanic buddy to tell him they exist...lol
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The only problem is you need a left hand metric screwdriver.

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