monabaker

Where on the engine does the power steering get added?

Also, how can I tell if it is running low?

The car makes a whining sound when the wheel is turned hard.

Thanks.

Toolmaster

There's a black round cyl near the passenger side headlamp area. It has a large screw off top - and ATF gets added there - NOT power steering fluid!!!

Check your owners manual if you have it. With the car running you want to see fluid on the bottom portion of the dipstick which you'll notice is different from the shaft of the dipstick.

HTH!

monabaker

So I add ATF? not regular power steering fluid? What is ATF and where can I get it?

theedge

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Just use Dexron3 thats available at most places.

TRACKIN951

automatic transmission fluid, Ohh S*i#, I just topped it off with power steering the other day. Should this cause a problem? And yes a whine normally means that your low on fluid.

Toolmaster

ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid...

Our steering racks are designed for ATF use in there. Use some power steering fluid - and you'll end up replacing that nice expensive steering rack. Get it at any local auto parts store - just check your owners manual (I don't have mine here, sniffle) for the specs on the fluid you want. I think Dextron III or IV is what's called for - but CHECK first. I didn't have my normal pot of coffee today so I'm not thinking perfectly straight.

HTH!

Toolmaster

If you added power steering fluid - the factory calls for a FLUSH and FILL of the system...

If you only added a little - you might be ok - but then again, you might not.

READ THE OWNERS MANUAL...

monabaker

All set! Thanks for the help! Turns like a dream