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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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power steering

ok got my first lil problem with my 2000 se has 211,000 miles on it and i need help. when i first start my car the steering wheel s tough to turn sometimes seeming not to be able to turn. i think something wrong with the power steering. has anyone had powersteering problems?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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how's the PSF level?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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how's the PSF level?
its at the min for cold under the line but its not empty should i try putting some more in or coiuld this be more serious problem?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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its at the min for cold under the line but its not empty should i try putting some more in or coiuld this be more serious problem?
it's on the min for cold when it's cold? or when it's hot?
fill it up and see what happens.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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it was on min when cold and it was on min when it was hot on the hot side just put some more fluid in there let you know if it helped after work tonight
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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ended up having to get the whole system flushed for 120 and this stoped the problem.
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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ended up having to get the whole system flushed for 120 and this stoped the problem.
good, at least nothing was broken.
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