Check the power steering pump for fluid as well as make sure that the pump is working and the belt it tight. If the pump is not working then the steering will be hard to turn.
First thing to do is check your power steering fluid level. If it is full, and that does not fix your problems, check all of your power steering lines and make sure there are no kinked/pinched lines. If none of this fixes it then you should have it looked at by your local mechanic. If none of the above strategies fix it, then there is a slight chance that your Pwr Steering pump is bad.
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Its at the back and below the engine.. to fill it pull the dipstick marked POWER STEERING which is at the back of the engine to the left of the airfilter box.. and add fluid to the level marks on the dipstick
yes, the real question is, how different is its odor from brake fluid odor?
Dexron automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid that you buy from the parts house.
At the power steering reservoir, the same place you check the level.
It is located below and almost behind your air conditioning pump. get a flashlight and give it a good look, you'll find it. This is if your Caprice has a 5.0L engine.
Plain old power steering fluid.
Are you refering to the shifter or the transmission? You need to check the fluid and see if it is low or burnt.
To check the power steering fluid on your 1991 Caprice remove the cap on the power steering pump fluid reservoir and check the level on the fluid level indicator. If the fluid is warm(about 170 degrees)the fluid level should be at the "Full Hot" mark. If the fluid is cool(about 70 degrees) the fluid level should be at the "Full Cold" mark.Always use the correct power steering fluid to avoid damage to the hoses and seals which will result in fluid leaks. It should be noted that the reservoir (pardon my spelling) is located under the alternator (On my '91 with the 305, that is) - So you can't do it while the car is running.....Kenny
Check the owner's manual to see if it specifies any specific type of fluid you need to use, if not, any type of power steering fluid should be fine.
both power steering fluid or ATF, (automatic transmission fluid) will work, for they are both hydraulic fluids. ATF is just dyed red to detect leaks in the transmission and P.S. fluid is clear. Check owners manual.
Just regular power steering fluid. NO automatic transmission fluid.
You don't... it has electronic power steering. No fluid except lubrication in the actual steering column.
, . Sorry nope. . it is an electric assist power steering system. . no fluid. . .
The standard power steering fluid that you buy from a parts house.