Recommend you all check your power steering fluid level. (Long)
11-02-2003, 06:01 PM
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I bought it just because I was not scheduled to go in for service for a few days and.......
the power steering unit was making a moaning sound. That said, if I had not purchased the fluid and done the refill myself I probably never would have realized what the problem was. I would have just given the dealership credit for "fixing" the power steering. Now that I have experienced the difference of driving with a properly filled unit, I want to ensure I can keep it topped off without having to visit the dealership frequently. Apparently it is necessary to top off every few weeks.
11-03-2003, 03:43 AM
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Dealer will be checking for leak today. I have never put in any previously, either, but am told...
that it really evaporates. Maybe since I live at 8500 ft elevation it evaporates even faster. In any event, I really need to keep it topped off.
11-03-2003, 06:49 AM
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Re: Recommend you all check your power steering fluid level. (Long)
I had the same problem (02 6spd) and it damaged the steering. I can't remember what was replaced but it was substantial
11-03-2003, 02:33 PM
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fluid is mineral oil, have seen uninformed people on this board say it's "mineral spirits based"
mineral oil can evaporate but not quickly, especially from a sealed system. if it leaks bad don't let the dealer get away with the oil evaporates pitch so they don't have to do their jobs. i have put 1 or 2 oz. in my car since new. can't see why your elevation should make you use more, but???
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