How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L V6

Pontiac Bonneville Model Years - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open

3. Find Reservoir - Locate the power steering fluid reservoir

Car Displayed: 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.8L V6 info

4. Check Level - Determine the power steering fluid level

Car Displayed: 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.8L V6 info

5. Add Fluid - Determine power steering fluid type and add fluid

6. Replace Cap - Secure the power steering fluid cap back in place

Car Displayed: 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.8L V6 info

7. More Info. - Additional information on power steering fluid

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Video Description

Is your Bonneville hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. Adding power steering fluid to your Bonneville is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Bonneville) and should be done whenever your power steering fluid is low. Before adding power steering fluid, be sure to check your owners manual to determine what type of power steering fluid to add to your Bonneville. This information will typically be located in the back of the manual in a section title fluid capacities and specifications.

In a few days, check the power steering fluid level in your Bonneville to make sure you don't have a leak. If you notice the power steering fluid level is low, see our how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks video.

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