Whenever I try to make wide or sharp turns (such as parking in a parking lot and making a sharp right turn), the steering wheel feels like it locks up. It's a hazard because I almost hit another car while turning into a McDonalds driveway.
I have a 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, automatic, two-wheel drive.
2007-01-07 06:33:59 · 8 answers · asked by Timothy T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
power steering fluid!
2007-01-07 06:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by ~♥~ *CHEEKY* ~♥~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the stiffness in the steering accompanied by a whining or squealing sound? If so, definitely a power steering problem.
If not it could be a frozen part in your steering system. Have a mechanic check it out.
2007-01-07 06:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by Adam's Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like either your power steering is going out or that your out of fluid. That just happened to me recently and I was out of fluid. We took it in to a shop and they filled it up for me. Hope this helps.
2007-01-07 06:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kari B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it into the shop Monday morning, and I'll take a look. If I'm too far away, feel free to find someone closer.
As you said, it's a hazard. Get it fixed.
2007-01-07 06:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. low power sttering fluid
2. loose or worn out vbelt
3. power steering pump is going out
4. front end may need greased or repair
2007-01-07 06:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by peterosefan1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the power steering belt gave-up
2007-01-07 06:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
power steering problem
2007-01-07 06:50:06 · answer #7 · answered by Memo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it have power stering and if so is there fluid in the resavor and is the belt still on it
2007-01-07 06:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by big daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋