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Old 08-14-2009, 12:06 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy
Speaking of the power steering fluid. I just topped mine off the other day, but it's not so easy to figure out how much to add. There's a fill line on the dipstick cap, but it says it should reach that mark when the fluid is cold. I, of course, checked it right after I drove the car home, so wasn't quite sure how much to add. The level was right at the mark with the fluid warm, so I just added a little bit to the reservoir.

Power steering fluid, like ATF expands considerably when hot. Check it cold and I'm sure you'll see that more will need to be added.

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