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"Foaming Fluid" in a PS pump is indicative of an over filled reservoir, a low reservoir, or in the case of rack and pinion steering, a "blow-by" in the reserculating valve. Of course, the cheapest remedy is checking the reservoir for it's contents. the most expencive is replacing the rack, but since the Foaming really doesn't affect the function of the Power Steering, you should be ok for a while. The failing of a rack doesn't happen all at once. it is slow and gradually you will lose the "power" Great for building uper body muscles, lousey for getting the front of the car going in the right direction!
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the reason it foamed up is because air got in there, which means that you have a leak some where
What is the reason for power steering fluid foaming.?
My experience has been..... if water ..even just condensation gets into the power steering box it will turn a bit whitish and foamy... Mike in Tucson
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