Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Power steering fluid

2017 Haval H6 power-steering fluid: is it used, needed, or serviced?

The 2017 Haval H6 doesn’t use power-steering fluid. This model is fitted with Electric Power Steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic pump, no hoses, and no fluid reservoir under the bonnet to check or top up. The steering assistance comes from an electric motor on the steering column or rack, managed by the vehicle’s control unit.

This setup is intentional and brings a few wins for owners: it trims fuel use because there’s no belt-driven pump, it reduces maintenance because there’s no fluid to degrade or leak, and it delivers consistent assist that can be tuned for different driving modes. If someone is hunting for a power-steering reservoir on a 2017 H6, they won’t find one—because it isn’t there.

That doesn’t mean steering is “set and forget.” As part of routine servicing on a 2017 H6, the smart checks are:

• Battery and charging health: EPS is sensitive to low voltage.
• Tyre pressures, wear patterns and alignment: heavy or vague steering often starts at the tyres.
• Steering rack boots and joints: look for damage, play or noise.
• Diagnostic scan: clear or investigate any steering warning light and stored EPS fault codes.

If the steering suddenly feels heavy or notchy, there’s no fluid to replace. Instead, have a technician check battery condition, wheel alignment, and EPS system power/earth points, then scan the module for faults. For owners coming from older hydraulic systems, it’s normal that there’s no fluid service item on the 2017 H6.

Technical sources referenced:

• Haval H6 2017 Owner’s Manual – Steering and Maintenance sections (notes Electric Power Steering and no power-steering fluid service item).
• Haval/Great Wall workshop information for 2017 H6 – service schedule listings (no hydraulic power-steering fluid change task).
• 2017 Haval H6 technical specifications/brochure for ANZ markets – steering type specified as EPS.

FAQs

Does the 2017 Haval H6 use power-steering fluid?
No. The 2017 H6 uses Electric Power Steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic fluid to check or replace. If the steering feels heavy, focus on battery voltage, tyres and a scan of the EPS system rather than looking for a reservoir.

How does someone check the power-steering fluid on a 2017 H6?
They don’t—there isn’t any. Under the bonnet, there’s no power-steering pump or reservoir. A quick owner check is to confirm correct tyre pressures, then have a workshop verify battery/alternator health and scan for EPS fault codes if a warning light appears.

Could any 2017 H6 variant need fluid?
For ANZ-market 2017 H6 models, the steering is EPS. Earlier or different-market vehicles may differ, so if there’s uncertainty, confirm by VIN in the owner’s manual or service data. If a technician recommends a power-steering fluid top-up on a 2017 H6, it’s worth double-checking the model details.