Power Steering
Fluid
The power steering fluid
reservoir is located in the
engine compartment.
It
is on the passenger’s
side of vehicles with the
L6
engine and is on
the driver’s side of vehicles
with the V8 engine.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It
is not necessary
to
regularly check power steering fluid
unless you suspect there is a leak in the system
or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid
loss
in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired. See Engine Compartment Overview
on
page
5-12
for reservoir location.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,
wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then
unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then
remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
For vehicles with the
L6
engine, the level should be
at the
C
(cold) mark. For vehicles with the V8 engine,
the level should be at the FULL mark. If necessary,
add only enough fluid
to bring the level up to the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid
to
use, see Part
D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on
page
6-
17.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure
to
use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
5-36
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