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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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where to check brake fluid

I looked and looked, it is not in the manual. For a 09 where do I check for brake fluid level?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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In the '07 it is under a flap in the back of the engine area up against the windshield right in front of the driver.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks I did find it. What about the power steering fluid?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by elitetint
Thanks I did find it. What about the power steering fluid?
That's one thing I've never seen either, is it a sealed unit?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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There is no power steering fluid.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
There is no power steering fluid.
I know the power steering is electrically assisted but I thought that just meant the pump was electric and not driven by the drive belt. I would think there's still hydraulic fluid somewhere. No?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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No fluid just a servo controlled gear.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP
No fluid just a servo controlled gear.
^ yep.

 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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Thanks for everyones help, I can stop looking for it now. Oxybluecoop, I really like your mini.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Cool!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 03:39 AM
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hey man you can use some sites for this case. maybe this can happen to you again on different cars so if ever you'll need it, here are the general steps on how to check brake fluid. it can become really confusing. me, too, have been confused with this a lot of times.
 

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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Might want to invest in a Bentley manual.
 
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