Thanks! I'll do that today. I appreciate your answering


"Chevguy" <gro34wser@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Chuck" <bell213@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>>I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM SE and in May I had a new power steering
>>pressure hose installed (variable hose).
>> It immediately began making a "whining" sound whenever the engine was on
>> and the mechanic said that is normal and would take about 500 miles for
>> it to stop. I've driven the car over 1000 miles now and the sound
>> continues.
>> Is this a problem, or am I worried about nothing?
>> This is my work car and I'd hate to let something go if it needs
>> attention.
>>
>> Any advice appreciated
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> Try this:
>
> - Check fluid level for power steering (if good, go to next step, if not
> top up)
> - start vehicle. with vehicle running, turn wheels from side to side not
> quite all the way (stop just before you would hit the end)
> - do the turning procedure about 6 or 8 times
> - check level of steer fluid again. (if you had to add a significant
> amount of fluid after the turning procedure, repeat until the level no
> longer drops)
> - check for any leaks.
>