Where to find the power steering wheel fluid in a 1996 Maxima
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Is your Maxima hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 1996 Nissan Maxima. Adding power steering fluid to your Maxima is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your Maxima) 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 Maxima. This information will typically be located in the back of the manual in a section title fluid capacities and specifications.
In a few days, check the power steering fluid level in your Maxima to make sure you don't have a leak. If you notice the power steering fluid level is low, see our how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks video.