Type of power steering fluid for my 2001 nissan frontier

Just for fun, check your tire pressures.
If the left front tire pressure is low..............
Ta Da!

If do not have deep stick,at bottom is screw.

is it a used pump. cud hav issues try flushin the whole system old fluid can turn to sludge

These are known for "heavy steering" feel in the first place. You have a sticking valve in the power steering box. I suggest a power steering fluid flush and replace with Mobil synthetic PS fluid. Eventually you may need to replace the power steering box but since it is intermittent this may improve things for a year or so and is MUCH less expensive.

power steering flush antifreese flush brake fluid flush check pads thickness replace belts oil change change transmission fluid check ac charge and check for fluid leaks check the timing replace timing belt check lights check the shocks struts check tire pressure and thickness

Hi!!

Just apply some ENGINE DEGREASER on the belts and pulleys, rinse them with plain water, making sure the electrical components don't get wet. That will take care of your problem.

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Try flushing the Power Steering Fluid,with the correct new fluid for your type system. Check with the dealer for tech service bulletins and possible additives. If that doesn't help you probably have a worn out steering rack. I would bet on the worn rack.

From Nissan Frontier Owners Manual:
For Automatic Transmission Fluid, refill with Nissan Matic D

More details HERE

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Power steering fluid - Dexron 2 or 3 automatic transmission fluid. Yes transmission fluid. And while you are at it check the fluid level in the transmission.
Since you got the hood up, check the brake fluid, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, battery fluid, oil level.

you either have the wrong type of fluid in it or the pump is going out. to change pump take the right side\passenger side tire off and remove the plastic cover and get to work (youll need a pully puller to get the pully off the pump fyi)