Power Steering

The steering wheel will be harder to turn. First sign is squealing when turning,

but why don't you open the hood, unscrew the cap on the steering pump, and look.

I was looking at a Ford website and it shows the ( hydraulic cooling fan pump

hose ) going from the reservoir to the pump . The other hose is not labelled

Leaking, clogged, or incorrectly installed power steering hose; Leaking or damaged power steering pump (reservoir); Transmission fluid loss from leaking transmission seal (at firewall).

White exhaust Smoke could also be from: Worn or broken piston rings; Cracked or brittle valve stem seals allowing oil to enter combustion chamber; Rich fuel injector; Plugged or damaged pcv valve; Worn or scored cylinder block (engine); Worn or damaged piston; Worn valve guides.

A steering roll connector is the piece of the steering column that connects the column with the steering wheel. It is not a big piece, but plays an important roll in safety and vehicle control.

regular power steering fluid is all you need.

you should call MINI USA with this question...I do not have the number on hand...but call a dealer and they can give you the 1800 number. Best of luck!

Into the power steering fluid reservoir. Please, if you're not sure where it goes stop by your local auto parts store and ask someone there to show you. They will be happy to help you at no charge.

In the power steering pump

Steering fluid leak.

yes.

If the pump is not bad, there is no need to replace it. Just make darn sure that no dirt gets inside of the lines. Use a parts cleaner to clean off the line connections, before they are taken apart.

Front drive axle joints bad

Might want to check the belt tension on the pulley of the power steering pump to ensure it is not slipping. Also check for any fluid on the belt or pulley which may cause it to slip.

E200

have you tried the dipstick tube.some dodge and Plymouth minivans the dipstick is the "filler hole" this also applies to the transaxle fluid.(transmission)

Hey Brady==It depends on what part of the country you live in. Call a couple of local shops for estimates. GoodluckJoe

Power steering fluid is what allow a driver to have full control of a hydraulic steering system. The proper power steering fluid used in a Toyota Camry DOT 3.

make sure you have power steering fluid and if it is a older car with a v-belt make sure it's tight.

Drivers side, in the front of the engine, remove cap and add.

Electric steering, or Steer By Wire, is a means of steering a vehicle without a conventional steering column running between the steering wheel and the the steering gearbox/rack and pinion.

Wikipedia says that it's use is extremely limited right now because of dependability issues. It is apparently used most on fork lifts and parts pickers.

There is a special MB power steering fluid. It's about $30 a quart at your local import parts stores. I don't think there is a substitute.

You don't... it has electronic power steering. No fluid except lubrication in the actual steering column.

Do NOT pour any additives into your power steering. Car makers specifically warn against these additives--especially anything with teflon in it. It can clog filters and destroy your P.S. pump.

Chrysler vehicles must be bled with a vacuum pump to remove any air.

If it still whines, the filter may be plugged. Here's how to replace it:

http://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/make-model/Chrysler-make-model/minivans/load-moaning-sound-on-cold-start-Chrysler-vehicles

It is possible that it was not bled correctly. It may also be that because when the fluid gets hot it thins out, as with any type of oil. There are a lot of aftermarket products that claim to fix things such as this--I would recommend Lucas, or depending on the type of car, if it is not factory equipped with ATF for the power steering fluid, to switch it over to ATF, as tranny fluid is a better hydraulic fluid than power steering fluid, and will not harm any power steering components. In fact, most vehicles produced from 2002 on, use ATF as a factory-installed steering fluid.

I hate to tell you that the dealer draws from the same pool of techs that anyone else would. Not to mention the techs at a dealer are generally paid on the amount of work done. Sooooo... why do you assume that it was bled right?

I have a Nissan Altima '95. The engine of the car gives a very thin cranking noise when it is started. Auto repair guys told me that I need to replace the power steering pump. Can it be the reason for this?

( bled right ) is a great dealerships do not care , they are there to make money mean your money , you need to see if they ( the dealer) filled it with fluid. again they don't care about you or your property , ( money) is all.....

BLED RIGHT is the best i have seen, it doesnt matter how many times you change the pump if the reservoir where your fluid goes is dry or empty that is what is making th whine noise you hear nothing more nothin less. if you have no water in your washer its simply not going to wash right well same with the power sterring no fluid no turn, your trying to force a machine to do something it has no power sterring fluid to help it do. ITS SIMPLY DRY of FLUID!!..

There are many reasons to cause a whine even after bleeding. They include air in the system, plugged filter (though not all cars, particularly older cars, have a power steering fluid filter), and age. It is not uncommon that the pump itself may have problems with its working parts. My best suggestion is to replace the filter and use ATF fluid. Otherwise the easiest way to remove the whine is to replace the pump itself, which could be wearing out anyway. And no, it is not simply dry of fluid.

it in Canadian tire, or any automotive retail store

Do you mean the power steering reservoir?

If so, it's not a fun one to get at.

The Impala uses the 3800 (or 3400) engine depending on if you have an LS or not. The easiest way to get at the power steering reservoir and dipstick is by approaching from the passenger side. The dipstick and reservoir are located on the back of the engine, towards the firewall all the way at the bottom.

For fun, take it to a dealer and say you need them to check the power steering fluid levels, then listen to all the fun curse words they say when you tell them it's got the 3800 engine.

the fluid looks like choc milk