hi guys, well as hazwan warned, the power steering has been giving me aching issues to get her running right. it is a mile better than what is was when i first installed her but now she tends to give different issues.
when i first start of, i can turn the wheel lock to lock without any whining, apart from when i hit the ends... even when i drive the p.steering works like a champ whenever i turn. however, whenever i run for a while (20mins), whenever i take a turn at around 40kmh, there is an asthmatic like whine.... indicating strain. but when i turn the wheel when idle even after an hour of driving she seems fine, hence the symptom is only notice when the car is in motion.
i run regular universal oil (reddish colour-looks like brake fluid) in my accord. its the same stuff that i use in my 88' mercedes. i heard hondas have a specific power steering fluid. however i have yet to find any 'honda power steering fluid' around. i know i should try the dealership but im sure that most older hondas just run universal power steering fluid and the seem fine. it seems that when heated, the oil loses its viscosity and causes the strain to occur. am i right? if so what is the 'correct' grade of the oil? Hazwan…what power steering oil did you use on urs??
the cooling element has been fitted correctly infront of the radiator so i believe there shouldnt be any issues here. also i noticed even after i drive on the freeway for an hour, there is no such symptom. hence the cooler is doing its work....
any ideas??? i desperately need help.....
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