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Old 11-08-2008, 08:29 PM   #6
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Re: '98 Ltz 3800 power steering

I found this on Wiki:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you...ries_II_engine

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How do you add power steering fluid to a 2001 Buick Regal with the 3800 series II engine?

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I have a 98 regal GS. I had to have the dealer show me where the filler cap is. It is in the back by the fire wall, on the passenger side. Way down low under a hose. Once you get it off it is difficult to add fluid without it overflowing. I dropped the cap 10 times trying to get it back on. Good luck, Steve

Wait until the car is cool. Reach over, behind, and under the alternator and remove the cap for the power steering fluid (I used my right hand for this). Obviously measure to see if it is low. I used a cut off piece of water line (like what you use for the toilet water line) and make sure that it is dry. Feed the hose into the power steering resevoir. Now pour in power steering fluid a little at a time. You have to repeat the procedure (remove hose, measure, replace hose, & pour) several times to make sure you get the correct amount of fluid (and not too much). It worked for me.
Good luck.

I've edited the above photo to show where the power steering cap and dipstick are:

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