Lately my power steering has been acting up. Early in the morning when it is cold or even during the day after it has been sitting for 7-8 hours, I really have to crank on the wheel to get it to turn. Once I'm on the road, it seems to loosen up a bit but then it tightens itself up intermittently. Going around a cloverleaf I have to turn really hard to go around but then sometimes it will lossen up and I swirve a bit.
Should I just add a bit of power steering fluid? Or is there a more serious issue?
My car has also been overheating a lot lately if the two problems are related.
2007-01-29 04:55:26 · 6 answers · asked by Levi F 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check the fluid resevoir,add as needed, and check the drive belt tension
2007-01-29 05:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by drivingfast2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the level first, and if its low add some power steering SYNTHETIC fluid with conditioner/sealer, it may help keep the old systems parts from failing altogether.
Most likely you have a leaky hose (small leak) and /or a worn PS pump and it could use some new parts, but you should be able to get by quite a while with my first suggestion.
A really cheap fix would also to check the fittings to se if they are leaking and if so, unscrew them, clean, and put thread sealer on them and tighten them back in at 30 ft lbs.
2007-01-29 13:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Le Nuez Vert` 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was having the same problem. I kept saying I have to take it to the shop. You know how it goes . I never did. Low and behold I was driving and heard a clunk. My power steering was gone. I barely made it to the shop. Between the overheating and no power steering. They had to replace the belt and housing. Expensive. I would say for you to get it to shop immediately if not sooner. You can probably avoid this from happening. Not fun driving without power steering.
2007-01-29 13:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by coastalgrannypat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, definitely check the power steering fluid level. Also check the belt that drives the pump. May be too lose.
If those are fine, I'd get to the shop with it. Steering is nothing to be taken lightly.
2007-01-29 13:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could be related. but dont add fluid unless its low. id definetly take it to a shop you trust and pay the diagnosis charge for the overheating and the power steering problem.
2007-01-29 13:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by technicanb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE A BAD DRIVE BELT TO ME.
2007-01-29 13:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by charles jr. h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋