Power Steering Dying? (Not Squealing)

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Old 12-15-2011, 06:28 AM
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Power Steering Dying? (Not Squealing)

So my problem is randomly during mid turn at low speeds, such as parking. my power steering just cuts off. if I press the brake and give it gas I can turn the wheel with ease. Is the pump dying, or is it that my idle is low...or?
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Anyone have any ideas?
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Originally Posted by Falcon1772
So my problem is randomly during mid turn at low speeds, such as parking. my power steering just cuts off. if I press the brake and give it gas I can turn the wheel with ease. Is the pump dying, or is it that my idle is low...or?
how is the fluid level? Whens the last time you changed the fluid?
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Fluid level is fine. I havent completely drained it but I syringed the bowl out completely and replaced with new fluid. Is there a recommended fluid? I just replaced it with some Powersteering repair replacement fluid, the one at O'reiley's with two chambers.
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Flush it out and use OEM fluid. Takes 2 or 3 bottles to do so.
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