How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 1998 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L V6

Buick Park Avenue Model Years - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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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Video Description

Is your Park Avenue hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 1998 Buick Park Avenue. Adding power steering fluid to your Park Avenue is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Park Avenue) 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 Park Avenue. 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 Park Avenue 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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