Mell Where is the power steering reservoir on a 2000 Impala?
A 3.8l engine has the power steering reservoir located at the back of the engine and a 3.4 engine has the reservoir on the top.
Where is the reservoir for the power steering?
Locate the power steering reservoir. It is usually on or near the engine, and can have a white or yellow reservoir and a black cap. Wipe the reservoir clean with a towel or rag to prevent dirt from getting in while you work on it. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
What kind of power steering fluid does a 2007 Chevy Impala take?
Prestone Power Steering Fluid 12 Ounce.
Where is the power steering reservoir on an Impala?
Open the Impala’s hood and locate the power steering reservoir. The reservoir is located on the top-center of the engine on the 3.4-liter engine and the rear of the engine compartment on the 3.8-liter. Unscrew the cap on the power steering reservoir and pull the cap and dipstick from the reservoir — the dipstick remains connected to the cap.
Where is the power steering reservoir on a 3.4 liter engine?
Shut the engine down and open the vehicle’s hood to allow the engine compartment to cool, but not the engine itself. Find the power steering reservoir — the black plastic tank — on the top-passenger’s side of the 3.4-liter engine and under the alternator on the 3.8-liter engine.
What kind of engine does a 2003 Impala have?
The 2003 Impala came in two trim levels, base and LS. The base model had a 180-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 and the LS came with a 200-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6. Both trim levels came standard with power steering and checking the power steering fluid is an important maintenance task that every Impala owner should know how to do.
What kind of fluid does an Impala use?
Pressurized hydraulic fluid — known as power steering fluid — pushes the steering rack back-and-forth to move the wheels. Checking and filling this fluid is something that all automobile owners should know how to do. Allow your Impala’s engine to cool, if equipped with the 3.4-liter engine.