4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid
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Fluid level
Hot : If the vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-
utes (slightly longer in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot (140
175
F or 60
Cold: If the engine has not been run for about five hours, the fluid is cold.
(about room temperature, 50
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Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items
before checking.
Fluid type
Items
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and
wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level.
206
C - 80
C).
F - 85
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
Rag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding fluid)
The fluid level should be within the
appropriate range.
Full line when hot.
1
Add fluid if at or below line
2
when hot.
Full line when cold
3
Add fluid if at or below line
4
when cold.
F or 10
C - 30
F -
C).
II or III