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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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The steering pump is making a noise while turning the wheel. Also there is foaming inside the reservoir , anyone else with this problem? Results if so. Ken
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Default Fluid level is too low - get approved power steering fluid from either the dealer or a

<center><img src="http://www.tdiparts.com/catalog/images/parts/pentchf11s.jpg"></center><p>local foreign car parts place (Pentosin 11S is recommended). Check level again after adding fluid and starting the car, and you may have to work the wheel back and forth a bit to get all the air out.

When the fluid level is too low, the pump sucks in air, causing the noise and the foaming. This is not good. You also need to start looking for signs of a power steering fluid leak.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Any mineral hydraulic fluid will suffice. I use Ford tractor hydraulic fluid.
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