power steering fluid SATURN L-SERIES 2004 Owners Manual
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Speci cations....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-23
Engine Coolant.............................................5-23
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-26
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-29
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-34
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-35
Brakes........................................................5-36Battery........................................................5-39
Jump Starting...............................................5-40
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-46
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-46
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-47
Fog Lamps..................................................5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Sedan)...................................................5-49
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Wagon)...................................................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan).............................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Wagon)............................5-52
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-53
Tires..............................................................5-54
In ation - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-64
Buying New Tires.........................................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-67
Wheel Replacement......................................5-67
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20for more information.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for
more information.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for
more information.
D. Power Steering Fluid. SeePower Steering Fluid on
page 5-34for more information.
E. Brake Master Cylinder Fluid. SeeBrakes on
page 5-36for more information.F. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-39for more
information.
G. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23for more information.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-35for more information.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20for more information.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for
more information.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for
more information.
D. Brake Master Cylinder Fluid. SeeBrakes on
page 5-36for more information.
E. Power Steering Fluid. SeePower Steering Fluid on
page 5-34for more information.F. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-39for more
information.
G. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23for more information.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-35for more information.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are on
properly.
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Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling
system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the
proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the
pressure cap. If the coolant isn’t at the proper level when
the system cools down again, see your retailer.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering uid reservoir is located toward the
front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side
of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for more information on location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering uid
unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A uid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired. SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 5-12for reservoir location.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down,
wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then
unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove
the cap again and look at the uid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the “C” mark. If necessary, add
only enough uid to bring the level up to the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the proper
uid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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