Power steering pump -whining
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Power steering pump -whining
Need advice please.
My power steering pump has started whining, but it is not low on fluid. Do I need to replace the entire pump, or should I just start by replacing the filter?
Thanks for your help!
My power steering pump has started whining, but it is not low on fluid. Do I need to replace the entire pump, or should I just start by replacing the filter?
Thanks for your help!
Last edited by RA40; 04-02-17 at 10:34 AM.
#2
. I don't know where you live or if it's cold there. Does the pump whine noticeably even after the car is totally warmed up? I live in the Southeast but when there are cold mornings my pump will whine but quiets down when car warms up. I've lived with it for 7 years. If yours is consistent I'd investigate further. Whining pumps for our cars is common. You don't want a leaking one!
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In my case, the power steering reservoir is permanently stained so looking from the outside, it looks full. But when I opened the cap and looked at the little plastic dip stick, it showed low level. Actually my fluid level was so low that it was foaming/bubbling.
I'm hoping that your situation is the same as mine, in which case, just top off the fluid and problem solved!
#4
Often time, low fluid level is the primary cause for whining.
In my case, the power steering reservoir is permanently stained so looking from the outside, it looks full. But when I opened the cap and looked at the little plastic dip stick, it showed low level. Actually my fluid level was so low that it was foaming/bubbling.
I'm hoping that your situation is the same as mine, in which case, just top off the fluid and problem solved!
In my case, the power steering reservoir is permanently stained so looking from the outside, it looks full. But when I opened the cap and looked at the little plastic dip stick, it showed low level. Actually my fluid level was so low that it was foaming/bubbling.
I'm hoping that your situation is the same as mine, in which case, just top off the fluid and problem solved!
#6
Power steering most likely is leaking somewhere and should be investigated. This most likely will be the cause...
#7
. I don't know where you live or if it's cold there. Does the pump whine noticeably even after the car is totally warmed up? I live in the Southeast but when there are cold mornings my pump will whine but quiets down when car warms up. I've lived with it for 7 years. If yours is consistent I'd investigate further. Whining pumps for our cars is common. You don't want a leaking one!
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#8
do you use Power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid?
#12
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Mine whines when the fluid is cold. After a few minutes of driving it goes away. When I had my pump off of my engine I did notice a lot of axial play in the shaft. I didn't know if it was normal but it seemed excessive to me. It still works fine so I will hold off on replacing it.
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I decided to go with Redline synthetic Power Steering fluid a few years ago and have not had any issues or sounds coming from my power steering... It seems to really work well and the reservoir looks almost like new.
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