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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Power steering fluid

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Fluid level

The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.

Full (when cold)

Add fluid (when cold)

Full (when hot)

Add fluid (when hot)

Hot:

Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 min-

utes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid tempera-

ture, 140±F - 175±F [60±C - 80±C])

Cold: Engine has not been run for about five hours. (Room tempera-

ture, 50±F - 85±F [10±C - 30±C])

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Checking the fluid level

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.

Clean all dirt off the reservoir.

Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.

Check the fluid level.

Fluid type

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON

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II or III

Items

Rag or paper, Clean funnel (only for adding fluid)

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