Power Steering!!!

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12-12-2008, 02:48 AM

Evenexchange

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Power Steering!!!

Okay, so my power steering fluid is slightly above "min" and I was just wondering WHY I keep losing my power steering in the rain!!! (or moist weather) It ONLY happens when I first start the car and once I gok to back out and I turn the wheel, the car squeals like mice from under the hood, and my power steering is back.

WHATS GOING ON???

12-12-2008, 11:20 AM

CrazyDan

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fill the power steering resvior up more lol

12-12-2008, 12:09 PM

Evenexchange

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lol, are you serious?

Why does it do this crap in damp weather only? I don't understand. It sounds like birds chirping, then it kicks in.

12-12-2008, 04:53 PM

cliffyk

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The serpentine belt slipping is the most likely reason--the grooved side hardens and glazes with age. The is often not readily apparent and a belt that "looks" fine will slip in even lightly damp conditions.

Get a Goodyear Gatorback or Dayco Poly-Cog. They are the hands-down best, with Bando being a close third.

When I was pushing 12 psi boost on my Miatas with a 4-rib belt I could burn up Gates and Kelley-Springfield belts in 3000 miles. The Gatorback and Poly-Cogs were good for 15k to 20k.