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Nov 26th, 2020, 01:03 | #1 |
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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?
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Nov 26th, 2020, 01:14 | #2 |
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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....
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Nov 26th, 2020, 01:33 | #3 |
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You can see if there are small bubbles in the fluid. Systems can suck air in.
Remove and refresh the fluid. |
Nov 26th, 2020, 07:19 | #4 |
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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
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Nov 26th, 2020, 15:31 | #5 |
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Is the fluid bright, clean and clear green?
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Nov 26th, 2020, 17:26 | #6 |
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If it is not then try changing that first as it's very cheap and easy to do.
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