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Step 1
Find the hood release, usually located beneath the dash. Pull.
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Step 2
Walk around the front of the car. Find the hood latch. The hood latch is usually located at the front edge of the hood. Depress the latch. While depressing the latch, lift and open the hood.
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Step 3
Locate the belts. The power steering pump is driven by a pulley and a belt and has a clear plastic or metal (usually round) reservoir on top if it. The power steering cap will often say "power steering."
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Step 4
Check the fluid level either by looking at the side of the reservoir (if you have the clear plastic type) or by unscrewing the cap (for the metal type). Some reservoirs may have a small dipstick attached to the cap. Typically, you have a choice between checking the fluid warm or cold, and there will be corresponding "Hot" and "Cold" levels.
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Step 5
Add fluid if necessary. Use only the proper type of power steering fluid for your car. Check the owner's manual and the bottle. Some cars require power steering fluid specifically for your make of car.
Comments
spartanic said
on 4/30/2009 If your having trouble with the power steering system then check out this troubleshooting guide:http://www.garage411.com/PowerSteering
bbr391 said
on 11/29/2007 Excellently simple,bless xx
AZTammy said
on 9/21/2007 Can I change the power steering fluid myself?
fatherjack said
on 4/3/2007 What us the symbol on the cap or reservoir for power steering?
JoMc said
on 10/15/2006 Is the power steering fluid the same in four wheel drive all the time? Its sunday and my mechanic is farming.