How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van

Dodge Ram 1500 Van Model Years - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Where to find the power steering wheel fluid in a 2002 Ram 1500 Van

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van Windshield Washer Fluid Add Fluid
Add washer fluid

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van Lights Reverse Light (replace bulb)
Replace reverse light

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van Fuse (Interior) Check
Check for a blown interior fuse

Carmakers are hiding interior fuse boxes all over the place these days - see how to check your interior fuses here!

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L V8 Standard Passenger Van
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Replace a burnt out DRL

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Is your Ram 1500 Van hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van. Adding power steering fluid to your Ram 1500 Van is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Ram 1500 Van) 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 Ram 1500 Van. 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 Ram 1500 Van 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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