Check Power Steering Level: 2012 Kia Sorento LX 3.5L V6

Kia Sorento Model Years - 2011, 2012, 2013

Location of power steering reservoir to determine if fluid is low

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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

The video above shows you the steps needed to check the power steering fluid level in your 2012 Kia Sorento. Checking the power steering fluid level in your Sorento is relatively easy and should be done once a month or if you are experienced difficulty turning the wheel or steering your Sorento. Your Sorento should be parked on a level surface and your 3.5 liter engine should be cold to the touch.

If the power steering fluid level in your Sorento is low, fill it up to the maximum line with power steering fluid and check it again in a week to determine if you have a leak. The power steering fluid reservoir will typically have a symbol of a steering wheel on the cap. Likewise, if your Sorento has electric power steering, you may see a steering wheel picture with an explanation point next to it on your dashboard to indicate power steering problems.

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