How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8L V6
Mercury Cougar Model Years - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Where to find the power steering wheel fluid in a 1996 Cougar
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Is your Cougar hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 1996 Mercury Cougar. Adding power steering fluid to your Cougar is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Cougar) 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 Cougar. 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 Cougar 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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