Saturday, July 31, 2010

Foamy power steering fluid?

It looks like there is a small amount of power steering fluid on top of the cap coming from a pressure release hole in the cap. The fluid is a little foamy on the top like it got shaken. I can feel my steering wheel shutter and hear the power steering motor whinning when turning the wheel when standing still and driving around the steering just feels off like its a bit looser.Foamy power steering fluid?
you may be low on fluid so it sfoaming up. check to see if you have any leaks.Foamy power steering fluid?
A leak in the return hose will foam the fluid.
Most common cause is the (pump).I do not think it has a motor for PS.There is also the possibility of a bad or restricted suction hose.It also could be a rack going out and causing relief pressure to foam the oil. Is it the proper fluid?
first i would check the fluid level, that usually is the whinning noise, if not that i would try to change out the fluid in the pump. it sounds like there is air in the system. that would make it foamy and not work as well. make sure you bleed the system very well. the best thing would be to by a haynes manual and follow the directions exactly.
Front seal in the Pump is Bad because the Pump is going Bad, Also Check for Bad Power Steering return line Sucking Air.
You need to bleed it. Start the car, have someone turn the wheel all the way left, then right, with the cap off, keep on doing it until there are no bubbles. And make sure it is not over filled.

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