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When to check power steering fluid, What to use – GMC 2003 Savana User Manual

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When to Check Power Steering Fluid

It is not necessary lo regularly check power iteering fluid

unless you suspect lUera Is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this s-yatem
could indicate a probfem. Have Ihe system inspected
and repaired.

What to Use

To determine whal kind of fluid ю use, see

Pari D:

Recommended Ru/ds

and Lubricants on page 6-

f

7.

Alirtrays use the proper fluid. Failure to uaa the proper
Sluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and saals.

How to Check Power Steering Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

Turn (he key off, lei the engine compadinent cool down,

wipe Ihe cap and Ihe top of the reaervoir clean, than
unscrew Ihe cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and compleiely Lighten Jt. Than
remove the cap again and look at the fluid fevel on the
dipslick.

Tha level should be at the COLD

fill

mark. If

necessary, add only enough fluid (o bring the level up to
the mark.

To prevent contamination of brake fluid, never check or
fill tha power steering reservoir with ihg brake master
cylinder cover off.

What to Use

When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure lo read
the manulacluriBr's instructions before use. 1f you will
be operating your vehicle m an area where Ihe
temperature may fall tjelow freezing, use a fluid lhat ha&

sufficlani protection againsi iree^ing^

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