Power Steering Fluid - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual

Power steering fluid

J Checking the fluid level
The power steering fluid expands greatly as its tem-
perature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, 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.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between " 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 surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable " MIN"
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to
bring the level between the " MIN" and " MAX" line.
1) Reservoir tank
1) Specified range
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