Checking power steering fluid is a simple task anyone can do. Yet, it’s often overlooked until the signs of low power steering fluid emerge, such as the pump whining and making noise. In this post, we’ll explain how to check power steering fluid and how to change it. First, check y...
(the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your XTS) 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 XTS. This...
All Escorts were mildly facelifted with smoother noses in the "aero" idiom pioneered by the '83 Thunderbird, marked by flush headlamps. By 1987, Escort's plethora of alphabet series had been sifted down to a stark three-door called Pony, volume-selling GL (all three body styles), and th...
(the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Breeze) 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 Breez...
Any time you observe cloudy or milky looking rather than clear clutch fluid, it is time for a fluid change and system flush to remove any moisture. If the fluid is dirty or rusty looking, that indicates that corrosion or rust has started and may mean parts need to be disassembled, ...
When your steering wheel gets stuck in the locked position, however, you can be stranded, unable to steer or even start your vehicle. Check out these three easy tips for dealing with a sticky steering wheel. 1. Don’t Force It The number-one thing to remember when trying to figure out...
Styling borrowed even more big-Pontiac elements such as a large bumper/grille and, on coupes, a more rakish roofline with flush rear window. Exclusive to GTO was a neatly integrated energy-absorbing front bumper sheathed in color-keyed Endura plastic that resisted dings and dents. One TV ...
Don’t for get the two retainers holding the front cover to the power steering cover. For these retainers pull the center pin up allowing the retainer to slide in, then press it back down flush with the button top to secure it in place. ...
7. Flush the radiator out by inserting a garden hose in the top of the radiator Flush the radiator out by inserting a garden hose in the top of the radiator and allowing water to run through the system until it comes out clean at the bottom. Note: Replace the drain pan filled with sp...
When the engines shut off, the nitrogen goes from the valves into the fuel lines momentarily to flush the lines of any remaining fuel and oxidizer; this purge of the line prevents any unwanted explosions. During a single flight, there is enough nitrogen to open the valves and purge the ...