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Power steering is growling

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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Default Power steering is growling

I think the string of days where the avg temps was -8 to -10 degrees
caused my power steering pump to begin to growl when I turn. I added about 3oz of fluid but I have the feeling it will get worse. Can I get some feedback on how the pump goes? Does it drop dead or does it work for a while before it goes. Never had pump problems before.

Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 2001
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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it will likely keep working forever, but it'll just get more and more noisy. i'd wait for warm weather, it might fix itself.... hey, you can hope.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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They last a long time..but like stated above.. it will slowly get worse
 
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