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Old 01-26-2006, 11:56 AM
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Burnt Smelling Power Sterring Fluid
Can anyone tell me what would cause my power steering fluid to smell burnt? The pump is whining as if the fluid was low but it isn't. It just smells burnt when you open the resevoir.
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:57 AM
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well it probably is burnt and has lost viscosity. when was the last time it got flushed?
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 12:00 PM
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not sure. I'll flush it but will it fix the problem of the whining?
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 12:09 PM
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it may or the pump is already screwed and you will have to replace it. the flush will cost you 10.00 and a pump is about 65.00.
 
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