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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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When turning at low speed with the wheel at full lock there is a low squealing or howling sound coming from the front of the car. The car is all stock so idk any ideas?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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both my cars do that and also some other ones i have owned. my 04 escalade did that when i got it and i added some of the lucas stearing stuff and it went away and also the same deal with me z. just buy some lucas and it will go away.
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Originally Posted by devin.flohr@us.army.
When turning at low speed with the wheel at full lock there is a low squealing or howling sound coming from the front of the car. The car is all stock so idk any ideas?

It's normal any car you drive when you turn the wheel full left/right the power steering pump is going to whine alittle bit. I would'nt worrie to much about it.




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Is it more of a whine or a squeal?

whine = normal

squeal = not normal

check the fluid just to be safe and add some Lucas PS additive
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It's not good practice to hold at full lock, puts alot of strain on the pump and lines.
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It's not good practice to hold at full lock, puts alot of strain on the pump and lines.

That's true also especially if you fluid is low
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check tire pressures as well. one of them may be only sqeueeling during sharp cornering.
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Originally Posted by devin.flohr@us.army.
When turning at low speed with the wheel at full lock there is a low squealing or howling sound coming from the front of the car. The car is all stock so idk any ideas?
miles on it? have you checked the wheel bearings?
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