2000 Chevy Impala

2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
280,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFF HYSLOP
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Chev Impala 2000 V6 3800 series. I can not find the Power Steering reservoir to check it. The book says passenger side rear of the engine. Can you help me.

updated 4/16/10
I found it. Took the back strut off and reached in. Used my wife's turkey baster to fill it. Thank goodness we did not have Turkey for Easter dinner. I am not an engineer, but a really good place for the reservoir would be on the fire wall directly above the pump.

Thanks for your help.

Jeff
Apr 5, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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TAKECHARGESARGE
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Hello Jeff,

Yes. That's exactly where the Power Steering Reservoir is located. You have to look directly below the Alternator to find it. I didn't believe that any self-respecting auto designer would hide a reservoir. I have to remove the brace from the rear of the engine compartment when I want to check mine, but that's probably because I kind of want to see where I'm putting the fluid and my arms can't get in there without blocking the view. It's almost a feel kind of thing.

Hope this helps. If I were there I'd put my hand on the reservoir for you and it still wouldn't be any easier to find or service.

Good luck,

TakeChargeSarge
Apr 13, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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