how to check power steering fluid

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02-20-11, 03:31 PM

Dennzo

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how to check power steering fluid

I just wanted to know if anyone can tell me how to read the power steering fluid lvl on a 2002 GS 300... I dont know how to read the dipstick on the cap it says cold on one side and hot on the other but again I dont know how to read it I just want to know if I'm at the proper lvl or not... thnx in advance

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02-20-11, 05:40 PM

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The hot line is the side you read when the engine has ran for a while and is at operating temp.
The cold line is the side you read when the car has not run and the engine is cold.

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02-20-11, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jcastaneda

the hot line is the side you read when the engine has ran for a while and is at operating temp.
The cold line is the side you read when the car has not run and the engine is cold.

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