not sure but i'm pretty sure its my power steering. Everytime i turn my wheel(mostly at slow speeds or at a stop) its makes screeching noises like it's struggleing to turn. How can I fix this problem and is it a big concern?

 

Have you tried replacing your belt yet?

 

Make sure the fluid is full in the reservoir, and check the belt. Chances are that it's the belt.

 

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check the oil first, if the oil and belt are good, it is prolly the pump

 

any recomendations on brands? and is it something that you guys recomend doing on your own?

 

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When was the last time you flushed the power steering fluid? And I mean flushed, as in, removed all of the older fluid and replaced completely.

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Only use Honda power steering fluid. Do not use generic power steering fluid from the store, unless it specifically states it will work in a Honda (only 1 of the bottles said that when I checked everything Pep Boys had, and I didn't trust it enough to purchase).

 

I just bought the car in june. Never did mess w/ the ps fluid. This weekend I'll be changing the belt out and see from there.

 

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Don't just throw money at it. It is very easy to tell if the belt needs replaced. Find a friend who knows something about cars and have him take a look. It might just need tightened.

 

How do you tighten the belt?

 

anyone?

 

I will look under my hood when I get home. All I can picture is my DSM's power steering. I've only fixed it 4 times this year. Boo to DSM reliability.

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