2008 Chevy Uplander Steering Fluid Cap

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
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To Whom It May Concern,

Probably a dumb question, but here it goes:

What is the purpose of the steering fluid reservoir cap? Is it just to keep debris out? If it was missing, what would the effect be? Would there eventually, be a loss of fluid and thus a loss of power steering?

Curious George.

Thanks in Advance
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 7:39 PM

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Tiny
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The cap is to keep fluid from escaping and there is a small vent on top of the cap, it's to let excessive pressure escape when turning the wheel very hard and to let fluid escape if it is overfilled. With out a power steering cap you will start to loose fluid, I would replace the cap.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 AT 10:22 AM

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