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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Ok, here's the problem, you know how when your car isn't started and its real hard to turn your tires. Well my car is doing that after its been started. Think you know what the problem might be?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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low on power steering fluid?
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Power steering fluid froze up a lil? Used to happen in my blazer in Vancouver.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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or the belt came off, or the pump took a shit...
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Or you need to stop being a pussy and man up.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Default Re: Help please.

Originally Posted by TATTRAT
Power steering fluid froze up a lil? Used to happen in my blazer in Vancouver.
That's why you're supposed to use power steering fluid and not tap water.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fabrik8
That's why you're supposed to use power steering fluid and not tap water.
Well, I used hooker spit and urine...
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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and the viscosity is effected by temp, more so then engine oil and brake fluid...maybe froze was the wrong term in my OP, but more like sluggish, like there was air in the line or something....


But I do not endorse hooker spit or urine.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Well, I put fluid in it, I'll check the pump and such tomorrow.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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my accord is like that right now, i believe its the power steering rack on my car



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