How to check power steering level

[Deleted member 49046]

Does anybody know how to remove the green cap for the power steering reservoir on a Seat Leon S 03 reg petrol? It looks like a slotted screwdriver will do the job but I wondered if there was a special tool available? Also how often do you recommend checking the level and replacing fluid? Many thanks

 

[seatcupra]

Not sure if there is a special tool, ii've used a screw driver and pliers in the past. There's a dipstick on the cap.

Topped mine up once in 8 years.

 

[kevinking2020]

I filled my power steering the other day and I used a flat head screw driver and the dipstick has level on there.

 

[Deleted member 49046]

Thanks very much for the replies cheers

 

[LEE69]

You screw it back in to check the level, then unscrew it to check.

 

[gadgetboy38]

when checking the power steering fluid levels does the engine have to be hot or cold ?

 

[LEE69]

why would it matter....it's separate from the engine

 

[gadgetboy38]

why would it matter....it's separate from the engine

Oil expands when it's hot !!
so if you've been driving around it's bound to get hot right ?

 

[LEE69]

I have checked mine hot and cold and the level never changed, don't think it matters to much as engine oil as that gets to 100 deg ish hence waiting for a bit to check the level so it can run down.
I hear what your saying but i really don't think it matters unlike the engine oil.

 

[gadgetboy38]

cool. i didn't think it made any difference, but mercedes do give you different levels for hot and cold ....

 

[alien1974]

make sure you use the correct stuff its green hydraulic fluid