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Coolant Level
 
Brake Fluid Level
 
 
Coolant Level - The best time to check your coolant level is when the engine has cooled down. Make sure the coolant level is at the "FULL COLD" mark. Do Not Over Fill or coolant will spill out when the engine gets warm. The level will change on its own when engine gets hot and cools.
   
Brake Fluid - With new brake pads the fluid level will be at "MAX" and when the pads are worn down and in need of replacement the fluid level will be at "MINIMUM". When the brake system is leaking fluid or when the pads are to low, then Brake Light on the dash will illuminate.
 
Dipstick Location
Oil Level Dipstick
 

Engine Oil And Transmission Fluid Dipstick location. The Dipsticks can be easily identified by there apparent color.

 1.The Engine Oil Level Dipstick is Yellow.  2.The Transmission Fluid Dipstick is Red.

 
Oil Dipstick - Use the dipstick to gauge how much oil is in the engine. The marks may be dots or just "X" marks. the bottom of the marks indicate the engine oil level is one full quart low. Adding one quart of engine oil will bring it up to the full mark.
Transmission Fluid Level Dipstick
Power Steering Level Dipstick
 
Transmission Fluid Level Dipstick - Only check the transmission fluid level with the engine running, in park and on a level surface. The low level mark on the dipstick indicates the fluid level is one half quart low. Do Not over fill the transmission fluid or damage may occur.
 
Power Steering Level Dipstick - Check your power steering with the engine turned off. Make sure the fluid is at the "FULL COLD" mark. If it is lower then this, fill to this level. An indication of low fluid is a whining noise that worsens when turning the steering wheel when the engine is running.
       
 
     

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