Power Steering Noise

2001 DODGE NEON
235,000 MILES
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PAULA WAGNER
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12 degrees out and i started the car but i hear the whining noise, I told my grandson it was power steering fluid. He checked and it was full. After letting the car warm up the noise got quieter but it did whine going to the store and back, although it wasn't loud, it still quietly whined. Could it be the pump or the belt. If i could get under the car i'd check it all my self, but at 72 that's kinda hard for me to do. To bad they don't make cars easy to fix like in the 60's and 70's.
Feb 14, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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STRAILER
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This is an easy fix and it happens when the fluid becomes old and cannot hold up to hydraulic pressure. this video will help you fix it showing the job being done on a similar car:

https://youtu.be/rDo5ZA4KM7Q

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Feb 23, 2021 at 5:21 PM
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PAULA WAGNER
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thank you, we will take care of it as soon as our weather gets calm, snows coming again tomorrow. I most definitely will let you know.
Feb 23, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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Just to add what Ken posted, I attached a guide for you to view. Run about a full gallon through the system.

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

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Feb 26, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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