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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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steering whine at low RPM. stiff turning left. pump replaced by dealership. problem still persists. gear box next?
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I just put some Marvels Mystery oil in with my power steering fluid and mine is working fine now and has been for the last 8 months or so.
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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That's good news the dealership did it. They need to make it right.
Usually a whining power steering system in a Chev or GM is a sign of a once dry pump. Chrysler PS pumps are much more forgiving. You can run a Dodge pump dry (if you don't over heat it) you can top it up and your good to go.
Chev.. Not so forgiving.
 
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 06:16 AM
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I added Lucus brand power steering additive instead of Marval. no improvment
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Is your fluid foamy?
 
Old Jul 5, 2013 | 06:10 AM
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not foamy. I did however add Marvel Mystery yesterday. We'll see how that goes.
 
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