How to Maintain Power Steering Fluid Levels in a Plymouth Neon

Maintaining the power steering fluid levels is a basic maintenance procedure you can do at home for your Plymouth Neon. You can prolong the life of any Neon by performing fluid maintenance. The power steering fluid level is easy to check once you locate the fluid reservoir and a quick inspection of the power steering system can save you time and money spent on repairs.

Things You'll Need

• Power steering fluid

Instructions

1. Check the power steering fluid level for any year Plymouth Neon every 30,000 miles if you use the vehicle for normal use, or every 15,000 miles for heavy use. You should not have to add power steering fluid sooner than 60,000 miles.

2. Make sure that your Plymouth Neon is parked on a level surface and that the engine is cool before you check the power steering fluid level. Warm power steering fluid reads at a different level than cool power steering fluid and can result in an inaccurate level reading.

3. Find the power steering fluid reservoir under your hood in the engine department. The reservoir should be clearly labeled and have fluid level markings on it.

4. Check to makes sure that the fluid is above the low level mark. If the fluid is low, add more fluid carefully to avoid filling above the maximum level mark. If you do over fill the reservoir, drain excess fluid by detaching the hose at the bottom of the reservoir.

5. Inspect the reservoir and connected hoses for any cracks, breaks or leaks in the power steering system. If you have to add power steering fluid frequently, also inspect the pump and rack for wet spots that might indicate a leak and have parts serviced as needed.