power steering issue?

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09-26-2008, 12:05 PM

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power steering issue?

i think i'm having a power steering issue with my car. i can't accelerate quickly while having the wheel even slightly turned without a loud whinning and slight stiffening of the wheel. where should i start looking into?

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09-26-2008, 02:01 PM

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To start, check the fluid level/condition ASAP... If the fluid is fine, let us know.

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09-26-2008, 04:36 PM

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man i feel so stupid. the fluid is soo low it doesn't even touch the stick at all.

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09-26-2008, 06:17 PM

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so the pump is already whinning, i'm assuming. so does that mean it needs to be replaced?

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09-26-2008, 06:41 PM

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no, after u put in the fluid drive it around till the fluid circulates in the rack to remove all the air bubbles, or u can try the lucas power steering fluid that stuff will make any pump quiet