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Power Steering Fluid Flush

for 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo · AWD

Editorial review:Chris Hackleman — Master Technician · 20+ years

Difficulty

Expert

Time

42 min

Tools

Steps

✓Expert-verified. Personally reviewed and approved by OLP's master technicians (Chris Hackleman — 20+ years each). Always follow the vehicle's factory service information and torque specs.

This procedure addresses a system incompatibility: the 2017 Maserati Levante with 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo uses electric power steering with no hydraulic fluid. This job cannot be performed as requested.

Warnings

⚠️The 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0L V6 Twin Turbo is equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS) which contains NO hydraulic fluid. There is no power steering fluid to flush on this vehicle.

ℹ️If you are experiencing power steering issues, diagnose the electric power steering system using Maserati diagnostic tools. Check for fault codes related to the EPS motor, control module, or torque sensors.

⚠Do not attempt to add hydraulic power steering fluid to this vehicle. The EPS system operates entirely electronically and does not use hydraulic pressure.

Preparation

Verify the vehicle is equipped with Electric Power Steering by checking under the hood for the absence of a power steering fluid reservoir
If power steering concerns exist, connect Maserati diagnostic scanner to retrieve EPS fault codes
Confirm the customer concern is not related to a different fluid system (brake fluid, coolant, etc.)

Procedure

1
Verify Electric Power Steering System
Open the hood and confirm there is no power steering fluid reservoir present. The 2017 Levante 3.0L V6 uses an electric motor mounted on the steering column or rack to provide steering assist, eliminating the need for hydraulic fluid, pump, and reservoir.
2
Educate Customer on EPS System
Inform the customer that their vehicle uses modern Electric Power Steering technology which requires no fluid maintenance. If steering feel issues exist, they are electronic or mechanical in nature, not fluid-related.
3
Alternative Diagnostic Path
If the customer reports steering concerns, perform EPS system diagnostics including: checking battery voltage (EPS requires stable 12V supply), scanning for EPS control module fault codes, verifying steering angle sensor calibration, and testing EPS motor operation through diagnostic commands.

Reassembly

No disassembly or reassembly required for this verification procedure

Verification

Confirm with customer that the vehicle has Electric Power Steering with no hydraulic components
If steering concerns exist, provide diagnostic results and repair recommendations for the EPS system
Document in repair order that no power steering fluid service is possible or necessary on this vehicle