How to check power steering level ?
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How to check power steering level ?
So yesterday i had time on my hands and i thought i would check my PS fluid level. I dont see any levels marked on the PS fluid reservoir (you know something simple like min & max) and when i open it up there is no stick attached to the cap with measurments on it either.
So..... how do i check the level?
Do i measure it against the indents moulded into the reservoir or do i need some jedi like powers?
All help greatly appreciated.
So..... how do i check the level?
Do i measure it against the indents moulded into the reservoir or do i need some jedi like powers?
All help greatly appreciated.
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The mid point on the 'dipstick' is 45mm below the top lip of the reservoir .... or ~ 30mm below the bottom thread of the cap.
Perhaps there is a dipstick swirling around inside the reservoir ...
Perhaps there is a dipstick swirling around inside the reservoir ...
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Originally Posted by SwissCarrera
Thanks for the replies.
The wierd thing is, the handbook doesnt even mention a dipstick.
The wierd thing is, the handbook doesnt even mention a dipstick.
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Originally Posted by jimbo3
Odd that it doesn't say anything about checking PS fluid. The US version has a full page with a couple of paragraphs with a picture and fluid spec.
Thanks in advance if you can.
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Originally Posted by SwissCarrera
Jimbo, i dont suppose you could scan those pages and post them?
Thanks in advance if you can.
Thanks in advance if you can.
CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ATF DEXTRON II D
The reservoir is secured in the engine compartment on the right-hand wheel housing.
1. Unscrew the reservoir cap.
2. Wipe the dipstick clean. Let the engine run at idle speed. Screw on the cap and then screw it off again. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks. Top up with hydraulic fluid ATF DEXTRON II D if necessary. The fluid used should be as specified in the chapter "Filling Capacities".
3. Put the cap on and screw tight.
The picture is a line drawing showing the PS reservoir just forward of the oil filler neck. Hope that helps a little....
-Jim
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There is not much room where the PS fluid reservoir is located。 I always have trouble taking the cap off without hitting the sides of the reservoir with the dipstick。 I‘ve found it very hard to judge where the fluid level is。 But that’s just me i guess Alan
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I just went through this after replacing the steering rack this weekend. My cap has a dipstick with two faint marks on it. The dipstick has a molded in step on the flat side about halfway down and then another molded in step about 1/4" below that. Those are the high and low marks for fluid level.
As others have said, if you have now dipstick, you need to get a new cap.
P993: Try removing the air cleaner cover to get access. Two easy clips then you have plenty of room to check and add fluid if necessary.
As others have said, if you have now dipstick, you need to get a new cap.
P993: Try removing the air cleaner cover to get access. Two easy clips then you have plenty of room to check and add fluid if necessary.
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You can make a dipstick out of a pipe cleaner, a 1/2" wide (approx.) strip single-ply card board or a strip of heavy paper. Sharply bend the "dipstick" 90 degrees such that the measuring end is ~3" (75 MM) long. Be sure the other end (the "handle" end) is sufficiently long so that you can hold on to it without the whole thing falling into the reservoir, maybe 6" (150mm) or so. From top of reservoir fill opening (the sharp bend) to the bottom of the low mark is 1 7/8" (~47 MM) and the top of the high mark is 1 7/16" (~36 MM). With a pen, make marks on the measuring end and measure.
Obviously, it's a one-time use...
Obviously, it's a one-time use...
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I "think" that the Streather book mentions that earlier 1994 993 p/s resv's were clear and that thelevel was determined by looking 'thru' the reservoir. In 1995 they added the dipstick. That's why U.S. owners are confused - the 1994's were stickless...and the 94 was Euro market only. My .02 cts worth...
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Marlon, you are correct. i just read Streathers book (why didnt i think of that)and it does indeed mention two types of reservoir.
Jim - thanks for all your help in typing out the handbook section.
Everyone else - thanks for all your comments.
So to summise, the only dipstick my car has is the one peering into the engine bay.............. : - )
Jim - thanks for all your help in typing out the handbook section.
Everyone else - thanks for all your comments.
So to summise, the only dipstick my car has is the one peering into the engine bay.............. : - )
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Moral of the story for every REnnlister out there: Buy and USE the Streather book. It will be the best 50 bucks you ever spent on your 993 - King of Porsche!
OF course some enterprising R-lister might check into coordinating a GB for the Streather book for you knowledge deprived folks!
Factoid question for you smartguys- the Streather book weighs how much:
6.34 ounces?
65 lbs 10 ounces?
5lbs 3 ounces?
nothing -it is PDF on onionskin?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
OF course some enterprising R-lister might check into coordinating a GB for the Streather book for you knowledge deprived folks!
Factoid question for you smartguys- the Streather book weighs how much:
6.34 ounces?
65 lbs 10 ounces?
5lbs 3 ounces?
nothing -it is PDF on onionskin?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
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Originally Posted by Marlon
Moral of the story for every REnnlister out there: Buy and USE the Streather book. It will be the best 50 bucks you ever spent on your 993 - King of Porsche!
OF course some enterprising R-lister might check into coordinating a GB for the Streather book for you knowledge deprived folks!
Factoid question for you smartguys- the Streather book weighs how much:
6.34 ounces?
65 lbs 10 ounces?
5lbs 3 ounces?
nothing -it is PDF on onionskin?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
OF course some enterprising R-lister might check into coordinating a GB for the Streather book for you knowledge deprived folks!
Factoid question for you smartguys- the Streather book weighs how much:
6.34 ounces?
65 lbs 10 ounces?
5lbs 3 ounces?
nothing -it is PDF on onionskin?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
my first question is how come it costs 50 bucks in the US , but costs 120 bucks in Europe. esp as Mr Streather lives about an hour away from me.....?
my second question is why can i still not find any measurements on my PS reservoir?
i give up.
Im off to my mech tomorrow for him to tell me .........
at least i get to drool over his collection of rare 911´s as a consolation prize...(2 x 959, 1 X 935 street , 1 X 935 Le Mans class winner)
