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I feel kind of stupid... (archive)
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Posted by Richard Mui on September 16, 2001 at 22:45:19:

In Reply to: Power steering "strained"- low Pentosin- Richard M posted by Jeff Giedt on September 15, 2001 at 08:59:10:

as it turns out that the fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir was so low it was barely marking the dip stick...about 1/2" below the "min" mark. Topping up took care of the problem, at least for now.

Thanks,

Richard


Richard (and others),

I had reported the strained feeling and slight noise my power steering had given off when I would brake hard then turn sharp.

Suggestions included replacing the "bomb". That still may be needed, however the obvious problem is a darn low Pentosin level in the large black resevoir. I had been watching my hydralic levels in only one place, the clear plastic resevoir by the brake booster. This hydralic system is beyond me, with brales, PS and the levelling all off the same system. Oh well. I now know to watch the large black resevoir too.

I'm looking for leaks. Why did it get so low?

Whadda ya find on yours Richard?

TIA- Jeff Giedt




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