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MLAZ1990 · 07-05-2014, 12:45 PM

I think I might need power steering fluid...can someone tell me how to get the top off? If that's what it even is?

MLAZ1990 · 07-05-2014, 12:46 PM

I thought it just twists off but it's not...?

RobertRS · 07-05-2014, 12:54 PM

It should just twist off counter clockwise and lift off.

MLAZ1990 · 07-05-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

It should just twist off counter clockwise and lift off.

I tried. Not hard because I was worried about breaking something...I'll try harder now that I know it's suppose to twist. Btw, do you know a good fluid for our cars!

Mouse6.2 · 07-05-2014, 03:06 PM

It should just twist off. Make sure you clean up around the cap before you take it off so no dirt gets in. Below is a good synthetic power steering fluid.

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...uid/?zo=521390

MLAZ1990 · 07-05-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse6.2

It should just twist off. Make sure you clean up around the cap before you take it off so no dirt gets in.

Here is some good synthetic power steering fluid.

Will do, when I click on the link, it says page not found.

Mouse6.2 · 07-05-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

Will do, when I click on the link, it says page not found.

Not sure why it didn't work the way I posted it so I just posted the link directly.

MLAZ1990 · 07-05-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse6.2

Not sure why it didn't work the way I posted it so I just posted the link directly.

Yeah I need to find one. I didn't like that noise!

LimaCharlie · 07-05-2014, 10:18 PM

Just turn the cap counter clockwise and it will come off.
Just curious.....why do you think you need power steering fluid?

MLAZ1990 · 07-06-2014, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

Just turn the cap counter clockwise and it will come off.
Just curious.....why do you think you need power steering fluid?

Was turning the wheel when backing into my garage when it made a grinding/scretching like sound. It happens when I turn the wheel at slow speeds. Hope it's not something else!

OmniCamaro · 07-07-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MLAZ1990

Was turning the wheel when backing into my garage when it made a grinding/scretching like sound. It happens when I turn the wheel at slow speeds. Hope it's not something else!

Does it only happen in your garage? Could be your tires squeaking on the floor?

MLAZ1990 · 07-07-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OmniCamaro

Does it only happen in your garage? Could be your tires squeaking on the floor?

No outside. It happens when the wheel is turned and the car moves. Soon as I hit the brakes, the noise stops

LimaCharlie · 07-07-2014, 10:48 PM

Does it make the noise when you just turn the wheel without the car moving? If not, I don't think the noise is from the power steering.

RobertRS · 07-07-2014, 10:55 PM

I was thinking possibly a wheel bearing but don't have enough info to feel confident on that as your culprit. How many miles on this Camaro? Any front end mishaps like hitting curbs and such? How much pad wear on brakes? Wheel well liners all good with no rubs at full turn?

07-05-2014, 12:45 PM	#1
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Power steering question? I think I might need power steering fluid...can someone tell me how to get the top off? If that's what it even is? Attached Images __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

07-05-2014, 12:46 PM	#2
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I thought it just twists off but it's not...? __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

07-05-2014, 03:06 PM	#5
Mouse6.2 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	It should just twist off. Make sure you clean up around the cap before you take it off so no dirt gets in. Below is a good synthetic power steering fluid. http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...uid/?zo=521390 Last edited by Mouse6.2; 07-05-2014 at 03:24 PM.

07-05-2014, 10:18 PM	#9
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Just turn the cap counter clockwise and it will come off. Just curious.....why do you think you need power steering fluid? __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

07-07-2014, 10:48 PM	#13
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Does it make the noise when you just turn the wheel without the car moving? If not, I don't think the noise is from the power steering. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

07-05-2014, 12:54 PM	#3
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	It should just twist off counter clockwise and lift off.

07-07-2014, 10:55 PM	#14
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	I was thinking possibly a wheel bearing but don't have enough info to feel confident on that as your culprit. How many miles on this Camaro? Any front end mishaps like hitting curbs and such? How much pad wear on brakes? Wheel well liners all good with no rubs at full turn?