Power Steering Fluid; Checking The Fluid Level - Subaru 2006 Forester Owner's Manual

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SAE viscosity No. and applicable tem-
perature

Power steering fluid

Checking the fluid level

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1) Reservoir tank
The power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level dif-
fers according to fluid temperature. There-
fore, the reservoir tank has two different
checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and
stop the engine.
Maintenance and service
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1) Specified range
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir
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tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has
been run: Check that the oil level is be-
tween "HOT MIN" and "HOT MAX" on the
surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is
run: Check that the oil level is between
"COLD MIN" and "COLD MAX" on the sur-
face of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the appli-
cable "MIN" line, add the recommended
fluid as necessary to bring the level be-
tween the "MIN" and "MAX" line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indi-
cate possible leakage. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
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