My 96 Chevy Cavelier is making a "grrrrrr" sound when I make left or right turns. Does this mean that I need to change my power steering fluid?
2007-05-21 04:30:58 · 8 answers · asked by just me 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could just be low on fliud.
Have checked it yet?
2007-05-21 04:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem right now except i have a leak :( lol. You dont need to change it., Just add some. Check the dip stick to see where it is at and then just add some too. Should fix that sound :)
when its low on power steering it usually has a whining sound almost.
2007-05-21 11:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by scion_xb_girly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is far less likely than the other answers but still applies:
If it only happens when you turn the wheels ALL the way left or right, the tires could be too big. My truck did this and I couldn't figure out why. It turned out that the retard I bought the truck from put tires that are too big on it and they were rubbing on the frame.
2007-05-21 11:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by ci50158 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check the C V joints, It sounds like you are describing the grinding sound of the joint grinding when you turn. If it were your power steering unit (fluid low, bad pump) it would squeal not grind!!!
2007-05-21 11:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by patrick p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a quick and affordable trouble shoot to start with. Deeper than that you need to check lugnuts, wheel bearings then steering linkage followed by the front brake system.
2007-05-21 11:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the wheel bearings are going out.
2007-05-21 11:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds more serious than that. check struts and bearings.
2007-05-21 11:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be low on fluid ...check with the engine running............
2007-05-21 11:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by i pack a 44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋