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Where is my power steering reservoir? 2012 is250

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Old 02-20-18, 05:07 PM
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2012 is250 RWD
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Did you look under the battery?
that's where I found mine

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It's an electric rack controlled by the EPS computer. Its assist capability comes from battery power.
It has no fluid reservoir like a hydraulic rack with a power steering pump for pressure.
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Originally Posted by StanleyR
Did you look under the battery?
that's where I found mine

????????? Really.
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Originally Posted by Texas149


????????? Really.

It's where the power steering ECU is.

There is no fluid reservoir on the car.

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