Power Steering Question
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Power Steering Question Hi, Just got my new to me 02 WS6 trans am. Never had one before. I noticed the steering feels tight when turning the wheels when not moving. Is this normal? I checked the fluids and all looks good. Once moving steering is fine. Car has low mileage and all original.
Thank you,
Joe
Thank you,
Joe
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It can be a little more difficult but not really. The power steering fluid in our cars needs to be changed out regularly. If no records or history with your car, perhaps change it out. One easy way to do it yourself is to get a turkey baster and remove the fluid carefuly so it doesn't spill on engine parts. Put in fresh to the cold mark and go for a short drive making sure you turn the wheel full in each direction. Go home and repeat the process and fill it again. You should be good to go and for very little $$$$. i've been doing that trick for 20 years now. No issues.
Steering will feel heavier at idle, especially with grippy tires. I think flow control begins at 1500 rpm pump speed, so anything below that will have less power assist. Use full synthetic fluid and upgrade intercooler if reservoir temperature ever exceeds 275F.
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Thank you for the reply's. I have not changed the ps cooler. Car is all original and hate to make that change if not needed. Took it for tires today (still had the originals) and steering was not an issue. It may be just me comparing to other non performance cars. I will change the power steering fluid however and brake fluid so I know what has been done.
Joe
Joe
I can understand wanting to keep the car original....but when that cooler starts leaking.....and its not a question of if....just a question of when....you will have to deal with alot of mess with the cleanup and new parts.....ask me how i know
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Joe
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Oh, no. You bought one of those....
Cars require maintenance to stay in tip top shape. People that are obsessed with keeping a car original have a shiny car that's dying on the inside. Take care of it mechanically and it will be a better car.
P.S., I agree, Don't rush out and replace a P/S cooler just because some guy on the internet had one leak.
Cars require maintenance to stay in tip top shape. People that are obsessed with keeping a car original have a shiny car that's dying on the inside. Take care of it mechanically and it will be a better car.
P.S., I agree, Don't rush out and replace a P/S cooler just because some guy on the internet had one leak.
. I will be driving it on nice days so it will get some use. If anything I am overly careful when it comes to taking care of cars. It will spend the Wi winter in a car bubble and come spring it will be back on the road for more car shows and fun. Here is a picture of it.
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It can be a little more difficult but not really. The power steering fluid in our cars needs to be changed out regularly. If no records or history with your car, perhaps change it out. One easy way to do it yourself is to get a turkey baster and remove the fluid carefuly so it doesn't spill on engine parts. Put in fresh to the cold mark and go for a short drive making sure you turn the wheel full in each direction. Go home and repeat the process and fill it again. You should be good to go and for very little $$$$. i've been doing that trick for 20 years now. No issues.
Thank you,
Joe