1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab "power steering cold weather noise" Questions

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...power steering fluid and it seems fine. Does the red fluid have a metalic look from little metal particles? If so, then it is time for a new or salvage yard pump. Not hard to tell. Just put something ...

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...the Alternator etc. while holding the dowel up against your ear (eng idleing), this will amplify the noise and u can isolate what component is the problem, the most common is the power steering ...

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...power steering fluid. ,(Still same question but tried specific power steering fluid and noise went away for a week, but now The noise came back after about a week of adding power steering fluid. We ...

...whining noises are usually the power steering pump. Check your power steering fluid levels. If they are fine do not worry about it, cold weather does this to the pump and goes away as you warm

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...power steering fluid level. when level gets low low the pump will start to make noise, also in colder weather the fluid becomes thicker and if the pump is starting to fail it will create noise

... Power steering reservour may have plugged screen. Fluid flows better when warmer weather thus, no noise of starving power steering. Have a look at this link. ...

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On cold weather is very normal engine belts or belts idle pulley bearings or belt tension-er to make noise, especially when they are old. Also power steering pump too especially if the oil is very old

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Power steering noise is typically a moaning/whining sound. does the noise change with RPM? Check the fluid level. If its low make sure you use "honda approved" power steering fluid. It is available at

still good and dont notice steering problems... is pump going bad on 2006 impala? Is it cold where you are? Whining sound is indication that it is starting to fail. Cold weather can make it whine also

...problems. Still have the sqeak. Power steering fluid is O.K. Sounds life a creeking door. Bad ball joints. check out front end and make sure nothing else is bad. Good lucka nd thanks for using FIX ...

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