Checking Power Steering Fluid - Toyota 1997 Corolla Owner's Manual

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir covers
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can
cause a dangerous loss of braking.
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CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
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Checking power steering fluid

Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
®
mission fluid DEXRON
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60_C⎯80_C or 140_F⎯175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature, 10_C⎯
30_C or 50_F⎯85_F) if the engine has
not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean.
c. Reinstall the filler cap.
d. Remove the filler cap again and look at
the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level
should be in the "COLD" range on the dip-
stick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the "HOT" range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRON
to bring the level within the range.
e. After replacing the filler cap, visually
check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or dam-
age.
−II or III.
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
Avoid overfilling, or the power
steering could be damaged.
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II or III
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CAUTION
NOTICE