Whirring humming sound from front end when turning full right at slow speed
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I'm starting to get a whirring/humming sound when turning the steering a fair amount to the right and driving at around 10mph
I read up and people said it could be the PS fluid old or low, or the differential fluid old or low. Some say it could be the wheel bearing itself on the way out and need changing.
Where can I check both those fluid levels?
Are they hard/easy to drain and top up?
I read up and people said it could be the PS fluid old or low, or the differential fluid old or low. Some say it could be the wheel bearing itself on the way out and need changing.
Where can I check both those fluid levels?
Are they hard/easy to drain and top up?
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If you have an Owners Manual; it should be listed in Power steering fluid level or something like that.
If no Manual: Check this site...you did not list your model and vintage but thay are all similar. https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...luid/add_fluid
To Check a Wheel Bearing:
jack up the car
Spin the wheel while listening very closely
It should be quiet....if you have a growl or roughness, you MAY have a bearing problem.
If you are not sure what you are hearing, Jack up the opposite side and repeat the process....if they are different...that is somewhat telling.
While you have the wheel jacked up: pull the bottom of the tire toward you while pushing the top of the tire away from you...revers top and bottom rocking....you are looking for slack...there should be none (or almost indiscernible).
There MAY be several other reasons for a whirring/humming sound but start here.
Let me know.
Ron
If no Manual: Check this site...you did not list your model and vintage but thay are all similar. https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2...luid/add_fluid
To Check a Wheel Bearing:
jack up the car
Spin the wheel while listening very closely
It should be quiet....if you have a growl or roughness, you MAY have a bearing problem.
If you are not sure what you are hearing, Jack up the opposite side and repeat the process....if they are different...that is somewhat telling.
While you have the wheel jacked up: pull the bottom of the tire toward you while pushing the top of the tire away from you...revers top and bottom rocking....you are looking for slack...there should be none (or almost indiscernible).
There MAY be several other reasons for a whirring/humming sound but start here.
Let me know.
Ron
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