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Old 02-13-17, 11:36 PM
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I am looking through the phone book sized owners manual and I see nothing about the power steering fluid. Does the 2014 have electric power steering? I don't see a fluid reservoir, even googled and saw that the earlier care use a fluid assist power steering. I seem to see a pump but no fluid reservoir. I AM familiar with the search on forums and used it prior to asking.
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The 2010-2015 RX 350 and RX 450h have electric power steering. It helps increase gas mileage by reducing engine accessory load, and reduces maintenance.

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Thanks for the reply. The steering is real nice and tight. One major thing I noticed with the RX is that I don't feel any "Torque Steer" when you get into the throttle.
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Originally Posted by motorhed
Thanks for the reply. The steering is real nice and tight. One major thing I noticed with the RX is that I don't feel any "Torque Steer" when you get into the throttle.
That's not necessary electric power steering's doing. Us, RX450h folks, have plenty of torque-steer off the line.
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