Power steering stops working while driving

Tiny
LORI VOORHIES
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,691 MILES
When I'm driving all of a sudden power steering goes out and I have to pull over and restart the car however many times until it's back? Some said I don't put power steering fluid in these cars because it's electric. Is that true? Please
Thursday, March 18th, 2021 AT 2:26 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes. You car requires power steering fluid. The power steering system is electronically assisted but does require the power steering fluid reservoir to be properly filled. This is probably the reason the steering keeps going out on you. I've attached a picture below of what the reservoir looks like on your car and the type of fluid that is suitable to use. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2021 AT 3:31 AM

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