Parts for your 2017 Haval H6-Power steering hose

2017 Haval H6 – Is there a power‑steering hose on this model?

For the 2017 Haval H6, a traditional hydraulic power‑steering hose isn’t fitted. This model uses Electric Power Steering (EPS), which delivers steering assist via an electric motor and control module instead of a belt‑driven hydraulic pump, fluid reservoir and high/low‑pressure hoses. Because there’s no hydraulic circuit, there’s no power‑steering fluid to top up and no hoses to replace.

Why the change? EPS trims weight and parasitic engine load, improves fuel efficiency, and enables smarter tuning of steering feel. It also removes common hydraulic issues like hose leaks, pump whine and fluid contamination. That said, EPS brings its own maintenance considerations: electrical health, steering alignment and software integrity matter more than fluid and hose checks.

Technical basis for this call comes from factory and parts information that specify EPS for the 2017 H6, with no hydraulic pump, reservoir or hose listings for that year’s common trims. Owners will also notice there’s no power‑steering fluid cap under the bonnet—another dead giveaway that it’s EPS.

• Factory literature for the 2017 H6 specifies Electric Power Steering (EPS) rather than a hydraulic system.
• Workshop/parts catalogues for 2017 H6 trims show no high‑ or low‑pressure power‑steering hoses or a belt‑driven pump.
• Owner documentation references an EPS warning indicator and does not include power‑steering fluid checks in regular service items.

Good practice for an EPS‑equipped H6 includes keeping the battery and charging system healthy (low voltage can upset EPS), ensuring wheel alignment and tyre pressures are spot on, inspecting steering rack boots for damage, and scanning for fault codes if a steering warning light appears. If the steering ever feels heavy or inconsistent, a diagnostic scan beats a hunt for a non‑existent hose.

FAQs – 2017 Haval H6 power‑steering hose

Does the 2017 Haval H6 have power‑steering fluid or hoses?

No. The 2017 H6 uses Electric Power Steering, so there’s no hydraulic fluid, pump or hoses. If someone is trying to sell a “power‑steering hose” for this model year, it’s likely not applicable.

How can someone confirm their H6 has EPS and not a hydraulic setup?

Pop the bonnet and look for a power‑steering fluid reservoir—there won’t be one. There’s also no belt‑driven power‑steering pump on the accessory drive. On the dash, the car uses an EPS warning indicator rather than guidance about power‑steering fluid levels in the handbook.

What maintenance replaces power‑steering hose checks on an EPS H6?

Focus on electrical health: test the battery, clean/secure terminals and check charging voltage. Keep tyres correctly inflated and get regular wheel alignments to reduce EPS load. If a steering light appears or the wheel feels heavy, have the car scanned for EPS fault codes and inspect rack boots and column joints for play.