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Old 11-09-2006, 05:32 AM
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Just got into my work parking lot, and hit a bump when turning the wheel. Instantly it started making a growling noise and it seems just a bit harder to turn. Low powersteering fluid im hoping?
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growl or whine? whining usually means power steering
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Default i guess you can say its a low pitched whine.....just weird it happened as i had the wheel turned...
as I hit a bump.
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Default what about as you turn a corner?
it could be control arms but sounds like wheel bearing..
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when the car was parked, I turned the wheel either way and it made the sound.
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oh if its more of a grind and you can almost feel it, then def WB
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its either low fluid or you need a new PS pump
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is there a specific kind of PS fluid i would need if it is low?
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pentosin 11S P/S fluid, anything else will kill your pump
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thanks for your help. I'm hoping thats all it is....Im gonna check the fluid level in a bit.
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