With the engine cold, remove the cap on the Power Steering pump. Inside the cap is a dipstick with a marking for both the cold and hot fluid levels
check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir and make sure it's where it should be.
At th power steering pump reservoir.
regular power steering fluid is all you need.
Power steering pump reservoir. Back of engine passenger side.
on my 2001 3.8 litre the power steering pump is at the back of the engine under the alternater.
Add fluid at the power steering pump reservoir. Rear of engine passenger side.
Top of engine on the passenger side.
passenger side under the alternator
Just power sreering fluid. dextron 2 or 3
It is important to check and maintain the vehicles fluids. A person checks power steering fluid by looking for the yellow lid labeled Power Steering Fluid Only, this is where the fluid can be checked.
the power steering resevoir, MAKE SURE the vehicle requires power steering fluid, some use transmission fluid instead. If your unsure take it to a lube center and ask them to do it you. In the 2004 Chevy Impala with the 3.8L engine, the power steering pump is a sealed unit. It does not require fluid to be added. Also if you have to replace it, it is not an easy job. The power steering pump is above the transmittion and behind the center of the engine.
behind the alternator near the firewall about 3" down