How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 2008 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L V6

GMC Acadia Model Years - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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Is your Acadia hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 2008 GMC Acadia. Adding power steering fluid to your Acadia is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Acadia) 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 Acadia. 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 Acadia 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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