1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 266
1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
Page 266 highlights
When to Check Power $.teeringFluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or y m hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicattt a problem. Have-the.-systeminspecte.d and repaired. TOdetermine what kind of fluid to use, E& "Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants" in the-:Index. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can-cmseleaks and damage hoses-andseals. How To -CheckPower Steering Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool, wipe the cap and. the top of the-reservoirciean,.then tms.crew the cap and wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccaptind completely :tighten.it.Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. Windshield Washer Flu,id What to Use When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read the:maaufact-'s instructions before me. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where.the.temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid th-athas su.fficien.t protection against free2i.n.g. The 1evel.sh.suldbe between the-ADD and FULL mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be at tbe C-mark. If rieCe;sssirfr,add m l y enou.ghfluid to bring the level up to the proper range. 6-2.9