Power Steering Fluid - Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Power Steering Fluid

When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid
unless a leak is suspected in the system, or an unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering fluid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
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The power steering fluid
reservoir is located in the
engine compartment
next to the engine coolant
recovery tank. It sits
low in the engine
compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-12 for reservoir
location.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level
on the dipstick
The fluid level should be between the ADD and HOT
marks when the engine is cold.
When the engine compartment is hot, the level should
be at the HOT mark.
If the fluid is at the ADD mark when the engine is cold
or hot, power steering fluid should be added.