power steering fluid - "Full Hot" vs. "Full Cold"

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Jun 15, 2009 | 10:08 PM

Wheelyneat

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power steering fluid - "Full Hot" vs. "Full Cold"

When checking the PS fluid level, does a fairly high ambient temperature influence the level on the reservoir dipstick? If I let my car sit for 24 hours or so but the air temp in my garage is in the upper 90s, should the level be at the "Full Cold" mark, "Full Hot" mark, or somewhere in between?

Jun 15, 2009 | 10:14 PM

JEEP/C5

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I would say close to the cool mark (or slightly above).

Jun 15, 2009 | 10:33 PM

TEXHAWK0

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Slightly above the cold mark, and check it again the next time it snows in Houston to make sure it does not drop below the cold mark.

Jun 16, 2009 | 06:03 AM

Wheelyneat

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Slightly above the cold mark, and check it again the next time it snows in Houston to make sure it does not drop below the cold mark.

Snow?

I think I'll put it just above the "Cold" mark as suggested and see where it ends up right after my next drive - thanks!

Jun 16, 2009 | 03:09 PM

TEXHAWK0

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Snow?

I think I'll put it just above the "Cold" mark as suggested and see where it ends up right after my next drive - thanks!

Good Plan..
Guess you don't remember Christmas 2004?

http://www.snow-pictures.com/houston-tx-snow.htm

It is about due again...

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