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 3:20 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 3:48 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 4:40 AM
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