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sound comming when wheel turned full left or right

Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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theres a sound like on a pressure cooker when the steem is being released that my truck makes when the wheel is hard right or left. is that normal?

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Check your power steering fluid level. The other day my '04 had a slight "hiss" as soon as I started it up and moved the steering wheel. My fluid level was way down. I guess it had been gradually leaking for the last 4 years. Anyway, I topped it off with ATF+4 and the "hiss/whine" went away immediately. Hope your problem is as minor.

 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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i think its normal...as long as it only makes that noise when the wheel is completely turned in one direction....does it stop if u turn it back?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Yeah it'll stop right away. Just went to auto store, had checked the level was at lower marker (cold) so filled it up a bit. Sounds much better. Still a small hiss. But a big improvement. Thanks.
 
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