Power steering Problem
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Power steering Problem
So about a 3 weeks ago, I noticed a whine from my power steering. I also noticed the whine got louder when coming to a stop while applying the brakes. Added some power steering fluid, the whine dissapeared. Yesterday, the same symptoms occured again. Added some more power steering fluid and dissapeared again. I checked everything for visible leaks and found nothing. Any ideas guys?
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Really? I added it where the dipstick is. I guess that's adding it to the pump? Sorry for the newb questions rick. I've never dealt with power steering issues. So i need to flush it and add tranny fluid. i thought it looked reddish when i was adding it.
What the point in power steering fluid then?
What the point in power steering fluid then?
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Just barely. I can add two or three cap-fulls and the whine dissappears.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Ford says ATF is the best to run in our pumps. I think most will recommend a synthetic ATF to help lower the whine the pumps make. FYI the brakes are also powered by the power steering pump so that's why you can feel it in your brake pedal when the fluid is low.
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I just did the flush yesterday, easy peasy. I used Mobile 1 full syn ATF and it made a world of difference.
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follow that link, the process is super easy if you have a helper to turn the wheel and pump the brakes. The write up suggests getting the front wheels off the ground but I didn't and it worked fine. I used 3 quarts for the whole process, 2 full quarts to flush it really good and 1 to top off the pump.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Get a quart or two and we can get it done Sunday. I'll call you later today.
