Power steering fluid boiling hot

2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
190,000 MILES
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JOY ARRUDA
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I noticed a couple weeks ago my power steering reservoir fluid was boiling, like excessively.
What can cause this? Because today my car made a loud like squealing noise like when you have a loose belt. then it progressed into a terrible loud almost like grinding. I don't know or like the sound your car makes when radiator blows. But mine didn't .I drove 2 blocks turned car off and got it towed home.
Any ideas?
Maybe the power steering fluid isn't related. but then maybe it's a pre- curser.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Aug 17, 2021 at 10:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like the power steering pump itself. The pressure may be too high or there is a restriction in the lines causing this issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-problems

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

The pump would be the first thing that needs to be replaced. The system will need to be flushed as well of all the old fluid.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Even after the pump is replaced, there is a possibility the rack may have been damaged. The seals internally may have been damaged.

Roy
Aug 18, 2021 at 2:08 AM