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Old 02-10-2004, 10:31 AM
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What are the tell tale signs of this happening? Mine has been whining for as long as i can remember but today steering was kinda weird.
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That was it....!!!...chaeck your fluid res...but the whining while full and erratic steering sensations are pretty much the SIGN....ps...check the belt for wear and tension...
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If the fluid is low, inspect your P/* fluid cooler. If it is leaking, replace it. The coolers are known to rust and leak.
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