Mercedes Power Steering Cooler - Genuine Mercedes 1704600324

Product Information

A power steering cooler is a component in the power steering system designed to reduce the temperature of the steering fluid as it circulates. By dissipating excess heat, it helps maintain optimal fluid viscosity, prevents overheating, and extends the life of the power steering pump and other components. This ensures smoother steering performance and increased system reliability, especially under heavy loads or high temperatures.

• Power steering fluid leaks around the cooler or connecting hoses.
• Overheated or foamy steering fluid, reducing system efficiency.
• Stiff or noisy steering operation, often due to degraded fluid from excessive heat.

About Genuine Mercedes

The original parts used by Mercedes Benz to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Mercedes Benz” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Mercedes Benz, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Mercedes Benz Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Mercedes-Benz are not necessarily manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. No cause for concern, as Mercedes-Benz designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Mercedes-Benz for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Mercedes-Benz logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.