Steering: - Whining power steering

volvomarksman · Nov 26th, 2020, 01:03

I have 2008 v70 with 79k on the clock. It’s well maintained with full service history. Recently I’ve noticed that there is a whining noise which gets louder if I turn the steering. The fluid is at the max level and there are no leaks.. Is there anything that I can check before going to the expense of replacing the PS pump? Someone suggested changing the PS oil might help but is there anything else I can check or do?

Bashy · Nov 26th, 2020, 01:14

The max level should be when hot, minimum should be when its cold, other than that, I don't know, I had whining but only because I am losing fluid and it was empty, not much help, prob is the pump, or worse....

Georgeandkira · Nov 26th, 2020, 01:33

You can see if there are small bubbles in the fluid. Systems can suck air in.
Remove and refresh the fluid.

oragex · Nov 26th, 2020, 07:19

As above, with engine on undo the cap look with a flash light for slight foaming. May want to tighten the clamps at the reservoir and/or pump
While there, a 08 V70 would be platform P3 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=112

cheshired5 · Nov 26th, 2020, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvomarksman

The fluid is at the max level and there are no leaks

Is the fluid bright, clean and clear green?

BlueRubber · Nov 26th, 2020, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Is the fluid bright, clean and clear green?

If it is not then try changing that first as it's very cheap and easy to do.

Nov 26th, 2020, 01:03	#1
volvomarksman New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fareham	Whining power steering I have 2008 v70 with 79k on the clock. It’s well maintained with full service history. Recently I’ve noticed that there is a whining noise which gets louder if I turn the steering. The fluid is at the max level and there are no leaks.. Is there anything that I can check before going to the expense of replacing the PS pump? Someone suggested changing the PS oil might help but is there anything else I can check or do?

Nov 26th, 2020, 01:14	#2
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	The max level should be when hot, minimum should be when its cold, other than that, I don't know, I had whining but only because I am losing fluid and it was empty, not much help, prob is the pump, or worse.... __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Nov 26th, 2020, 07:19	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	As above, with engine on undo the cap look with a flash light for slight foaming. May want to tighten the clamps at the reservoir and/or pump While there, a 08 V70 would be platform P3 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=112 __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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Nov 26th, 2020, 01:33	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	You can see if there are small bubbles in the fluid. Systems can suck air in. Remove and refresh the fluid.

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