Mercedes Power Steering Filter - Mahle HX44

Product Information

A power steering filter is a component within a car's power steering system that cleans the hydraulic fluid by removing metal shavings and debris, preventing damage to the system's internal parts; if a power steering filter fails, you might notice symptoms like a stiff steering wheel, whining noises when turning, low power steering fluid levels, or a gradual decrease in steering assistance, often accompanied by a grinding or groaning sound.

• Stiff steering: The most noticeable symptom, is that a clogged filter restricts fluid flow, making it harder to turn the steering wheel.
• Whining noises: When turning, a failing filter can cause a whining or groaning sound due to the pump struggling to move the contaminated fluid.
• Low fluid levels: A clogged filter can lead to a gradual decrease in power steering fluid level as the system struggles to maintain pressure.

About Mahle

Mahle began in 1920 when pistons made of heavy gray cast iron were being used in internal combustion engines for automobiles and there was a need for a new design. The Mahle brothers countered this trend by producing light-alloy pistons at their small, newly established company however the technology was still finicky and problems come up frequently. They soon determined that they needed to come up with a solution to keep dirt and dust out of the engine so they eventually developed air and oil filters as well. Their perseverance paid off and the light-alloy pistons began to take over the market. Today, half of all automobiles produced worldwide contain MAHLE components. MAHLE offers an extensive range of parts for everyone including pistons, cylinder liners, piston ring sets, bearings, assemblies, valves, valve train components, and air, oil, fuel, and cabin air filters. Their catalog and online database of aftermarket engine components is an indispensable reference.

MAHLE Aftermarket is the world’s leading manufacturer of more than 100,000 OE and aftermarket parts, including MAHLE gaskets, engine bearings, turbochargers, thermostats, pistons and piston rings, valves, engine air and fluid filters, heavy-duty engine components, and rotating electric components such as starters, electric motors, and alternators.