On the right center area when the hood is open, there is a fluid cap with what looks to be a steering wheel on it. That is where you add the Power Steering fluid. Check your Owners/Operators Manual for a picture of it.
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2004 Chevy Cavalier windshield washer fluid reservoir retaining bolts. Remove the windshield washer fluid supply tube. The windshield washer fluid reservoir will come free.
regular power steering fluid is all you need.
Yes, it can be pushed out of the reservoir.
Remove transmission oil pan for access to filter
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The 2004 Chevy Cavalier didn't come with a carburetor, they were all fuel injected.
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.
The scheduled 60,000 mile maintenance on a 2004 Chevy cavalier is a fifteen point inspection. The services include rotate tire, inspect underbody, inspect steering linkage, inspect shifting linkage, inspect suspension, inspect parking brakes, lubricate parking brake cables, replace crankshaft oil filter, and change fluid in the crankshaft.
GM power steering fluid purchased at your local GM dealer or Pennzoil P/S Fluid. Just make sure whatever your buy is formulated for your year GM vehicle.
No, there were not any recalls for the 2004 Chevy Cavalier. Though many people have reported problems with the dashboard lights going out.
check the level of your power steering fluid. Also have a mechanic check to see if your power steering pump is working properly.