Buick 2005 Rendezvous - Manual (Page 357)

How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering fluid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with
a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot, the level for the
3400 V6 engine should be at the H (hot) mark, and
the level for the 3.6L V6 engine should be at the MAX
mark. When it is cold, the level for the 3400 V6
engine should be at the C (cold) mark, and the level for
the 3.6L V6 engine should be at the MIN mark. If the
fluid is at the ADD mark on the 3400 V6 engine,
you should add fluid. If the level falls below the MIN
mark on the 3.6L V6 engine, you should add fluid.
What Power Steering Fluid to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What Washer Fluid to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will
be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against freezing.
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