Power Steering Fluid Level Inspecting

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  1. Apply the parking brakes and chock the rear tires.
  2. With the engine cool, the fluid level should be between the MIN COLD and MAX HOT lines with the engine off.
  3. Add or remove fluid as necessary to bring the fluid level between the MIN COLD and MAX HOT lines. See Table Approved Power Steering Fluids for approved power steering fluids.
  4. With the engine hot, the fluid level should be at the MAX HOT ine with the engine off.
  5. Add or remove fluid as necessary to bring the fluid level to the MAX HOT line. See Table Approved Power Steering Fluids for approved power steering fluids.
  6. Remove the chocks from the tires.

    Approved Power Steering Fluids

    Fluid Type*

    Approved Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Dexron® III

    Dexron® II

    *  Do not mix fluid types. Refer to the text in this group for a detailed warning statement.

Parent topic: Steering