power steering whining noise

2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE
170,000 MILES
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JORYKINZ
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My car started making a constant whining noise and will grind and tug when I turn. I've added power steering fluid regularly as needed and it helped for a while however now it isn't helping. The fluid turns black and gets foamy. Also my coolant reservoir was randomly empty except for water. I filled that as well and mycar keeps dumping some kind of fluid on that side and it will smoke when you first start to drive it.
Aug 9, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Both the power steering system needs to be flush the video will show you how on a similar car.

https://youtu.be/n665wQQq8tI

Please run down this guide and report back.


Aug 9, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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WUPHAM
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Nice video I followed it, my fluid was black the flush made it 90% better, thank you
Jun 12, 2020 at 11:40 AM