2000 Nissan Maxima Humming Sound when turning steering whee

2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
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RAYVICTORY06
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2000 Nissan Maxima 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive

i HAVE 217k MILES ON the car. It makes a humming noise when I turn the steering wheel to the left or right. Sometimes I smell a faint burning odor when I left the hood to check out the problem. What's wrong. Other than this the car drives great.
Jan 18, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi rayvictory06,

Thank you for the donation.

When humming noise is present, it could be a failing pump, low fluid level or a bad pressure valve/hose.

As to the burning oil smell, it could be oil leakages that is getting onto the exhaust.

A visual inspection and test would be required to isolate the source.
Jan 18, 2009 at 9:56 AM
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