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Mar 26th, 2024, 15:57 | #1 |
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V70 heavy steering
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My Dad's steering in his V70 P3 D5 is very heavy. Its not so bad when you're driving normally, but parking it becomes a challenge! There's nearly 163k on it. The fluid level appears to be correct and I can't see any leaks anywhere. I did notice the fluid is very dark though. I was thinking it could be the power steering pump, but the steering is still heavy when you rev the car. That makes me think it might be something else, but at 163k, it could well be the pump.
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Mar 26th, 2024, 19:02 | #2 |
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Mar 26th, 2024, 19:40 | #3 |
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heavy steering
Worth checking the steering shaft knuckles especially the one going onto the rack (seem my post-assuming its the same set up as my 2003 )
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I cannot remember where and which model... but it looks like it exists on P3's: https://www.rexbo.co.uk/car-parts/fi...ii-bw/10274-d5
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Mar 26th, 2024, 21:19 | #5 |
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Hi Kev, firstly check the tyres pressures (Im sure you have) and then get the turkey baster out and change the PAS fluid one reservoir at a time.
Suck the contents out, refill with new fluid. Start the car and steer lock to lock a few times to bleed it (easier if the front of the car is jacked up slightly to take the weight off the tyres). If its really filthy, remove and clean the reservoir when empty and reconnect. Repeat the process a few times and the fluid will be close to replaced and bright green. Set the level to min on the reservoir and go for a test drive. Cheers Stu
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Mar 26th, 2024, 21:23 | #6 |
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Cheers all.
I'll try replacing the power steering fluid to see if that makes a difference.
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Mar 27th, 2024, 10:22 | #7 |
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It looks like there's a little paper filter/gauze inside the power steering fluid reservoir. Is this replaceable on its own, or do you have to buy a whole new reservoir?
I'm not entirely convinced the heavy steering is related to old fluid, but its worth a try.
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check tyre pressures
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Tyre pressures are as they should be.
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Do you just add one bottle and then top up with the correct spec power steering fluid, or do you replace your power steering fluid solely with the Lucas stuff?
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I can't edit my post, so apologies for the double post.
I don't seem to be able to get Lucas from parts shops. I can only get it online. However, I did come across some Wynn's stuff that has the same description as the Lucas one, more or less. Its called "Wynns Automatic Transmission and power steering stop leak and conditioner".
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