Power steering fluid – Subaru 2006 Impreza WRX User Manual

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Maintenance and service

Power steering fluid

Checking the fluid level

1) Reservoir tank

The power steering fluid expands greatly

as its temperature rises; the fluid level dif-

fers according to fluid temperature. There-

fore, the reservoir tank has two different

checking ranges for hot and cold fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level

monthly.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and

stop the engine.

1) Specified range

2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir

tank.

When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has

been run: Check that the oil level is be-

tween “HOT MIN” and “HOT MAX” on the

surface of the reservoir tank.

When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is

run: Check that the oil level is between

“COLD MIN” and “COLD MAX” on the sur-

face of the reservoir tank.

3. If the fluid level is lower than the appli-

cable “MIN” line, add the recommended

fluid as necessary to bring the level be-

tween the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indi-

cate possible leakage. Consult your

SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

Recommended fluid

“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmis-

sion Fluid

1

1

B00376

Be careful not to burn yourself be-

cause the fluid may be hot.

When power steering fluid is be-

ing added, use only clean fluid,

and be careful not to allow any dirt

into the tank. And never use dif-

ferent brands together.
Avoid spilling fluid when adding it

in the tank.
Be careful not to spill power steer-

ing fluid when adding it. If power

steering fluid touches the exhaust

pipe, it may cause a bad smell,

smoke, and/or a fire. If power

steering fluid gets on the exhaust

pipe, be sure to wipe it off.

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