Parts for your 2018 Haval H6-Power steering fluid

2018 Haval H6 power-steering-fluid: not required

For the 2018 Haval H6, power steering fluid isn’t a thing. This model uses Electric Power Steering (EPS), not a traditional hydraulic system, so there’s no pump, no hoses, and no power steering fluid reservoir to top up. Technical references that confirm this include the Haval H6 Owner’s Manual (2018, Great Wall Motors) where the steering system is described as EPS and an EPS warning lamp is shown in the instrument cluster, the GWM/Haval H6 Workshop Manual (2017–2018) Chassis—Steering, which diagrams an electric motor and control module in place of a hydraulic pump, and the MY18 Haval H6 specification sheets used in AU/NZ dealer material that list electric power-assisted steering.

Because the H6 runs EPS, steering assistance comes from an electric motor on the steering rack or column, managed by an ECU. That setup improves fuel economy, removes common leak points, and gives smarter assistance (for example, lighter at parking speeds and firmer on the motorway). It also means there’s no fluid service to schedule, and no fluid to check under the bonnet—so if someone’s hunting for a power steering cap, they won’t find one on a 2018 H6.

What owners should do instead is keep an eye on the basics that affect steering feel and EPS performance. Correct tyre pressures and a proper wheel alignment make a big difference to effort at the wheel. A healthy 12‑volt battery matters too, as low system voltage can throw EPS warnings or make the steering feel inconsistent. If the EPS warning light appears, the steering feels unusually heavy, or there’s vibration or clunking through the wheel, it’s time for a scan-tool check with a Haval/GWM technician—diagnostics will look for steering angle sensor issues, rack motor faults, or wiring/earth problems rather than fluid leaks. During routine servicing, it’s sensible to request an inspection of the steering rack boots, column joints, and mounting bolts, and to apply any software updates for the EPS control unit if they’re available.

• Don’t add ATF or power steering fluid—there’s nowhere for it to go on an EPS-equipped H6.
• Maintain tyres, alignment, and battery health for the best steering feel.
• If a warning lamp or heavy steering pops up, get diagnostic checks rather than looking for a leak.

Popular questions

Does the 2018 Haval H6 use power steering fluid?
No. The 2018 H6 uses electric power steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic fluid reservoir, pump, or hoses. Steering assist comes from an electric motor controlled by the vehicle’s ECU.

How do you check or top up the power steering fluid on a 2018 H6?
You don’t—there’s no fluid to check or top up. If the steering feels heavy or an EPS warning shows, book a diagnostic test, common checks include battery condition, steering angle sensor calibration, and rack motor operation.

What steering maintenance should be done on a 2018 H6?
There’s no fluid service. Keep tyre pressures correct, rotate tyres on schedule, maintain a good battery, and get wheel alignments as needed. Ask the workshop to inspect the steering rack boots and joints and apply any EPS software updates during regular servicing.