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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: dichiee on April 24, 2006, 05:38:24 PM

Title: Power steering
Post by: dichiee on April 24, 2006, 05:38:24 PM

Where can I find the power steering reservoir (is that what you call it?)

I need to see if I need to add fluids. My steering makes whinning sound when I turn it

Thanks in advance

Title: Power steering
Post by: M42boy on April 24, 2006, 07:53:13 PM

Quote from: dichiee

Where can I find the power steering reservoir (is that what you call it?)

I need to see if I need to add fluids. My steering makes whinning sound when I turn it

Thanks in advance

It's mounted kinda on the engine bay side of the driver's side shock tower, on a bracket.  It's got a ZF on the top of the cap, and usually a red warning label around it that says "Use ATF Only".  

I keep most of my PS fluid stored safely on the garage floor!  :D