2008 Chevy Uplander Steering Fluid Cap

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
16,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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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
Dec 29, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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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.
Dec 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
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