Do you check power-steering fluid with the car running?
Do you check power-steering fluid with the car running? Follow our recommendation on how to check power steering fluid on your vehicle. Note: This fluid is best checked if the car has been running for a few minutes and has had time to warm up. Check levels with the engine off. The dipstick has indicator lines to let you know if the fluid is high, low, or normal. What should power-steering fluid look like? Examine the color of the power-steering fluid. Good power-steering fluid should be clear, amber or pinkish in color. If the power-steering fluid is brown or black,...