Heavy power steering on idle

scooby5141 · Oct 29th, 2023, 16:24

Just bought a 2010 XC70 D5 and it feels like there is no power assist to the steering at idle. It seems fine when moving & there is no audible whine or unusual noises. The fluid is at the correct level although it looks black rather than green. It’s not a massive issue because it’s a manual so you can give it a few revs but I’m wondering if this is indicating an issue that’s going to cost me in the future?

Turbodave · Oct 29th, 2023, 19:30

Quite common... it can range from the gauze filter in the reservoir being blocked to a worn pump to the rubber pipes degrading inside and clogging things up. You could try cleaning the reservoir (the filter isn't replaceable) and flush the system a couple of times as that's the cheaper option.

Oct 29th, 2023, 16:24	#1
scooby5141 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dover	Heavy power steering on idle Just bought a 2010 XC70 D5 and it feels like there is no power assist to the steering at idle. It seems fine when moving & there is no audible whine or unusual noises. The fluid is at the correct level although it looks black rather than green. It’s not a massive issue because it’s a manual so you can give it a few revs but I’m wondering if this is indicating an issue that’s going to cost me in the future?

Oct 29th, 2023, 19:30	#2
Turbodave VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fife	Quite common... it can range from the gauze filter in the reservoir being blocked to a worn pump to the rubber pipes degrading inside and clogging things up. You could try cleaning the reservoir (the filter isn't replaceable) and flush the system a couple of times as that's the cheaper option.

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