Beachrunner

It's been too cold and I haven't had time on the weekends to go tearing into things, but was wondering if anyone else has this annoying sound from their steering column? When I turn the wheel I get a squalking sound which almost sounds like rubber being stretched.

I'm sure it's an easy fix, but wanted to see if anyone has tackled it yet.

josh

You are low on power steering fluid. My 91 used to do it about 1 time a winter.

DSP

Mine does, every once in a while when it is super cold, just for the first minute...

mine sounds like a squeek, or high chirp though.

its been -5 to -10 in the mornings this week...

I haven't checked my power steering, but even when it squeeks for a minute or two when i start er up, i haven't noticed difficulty in turning....

I will check the fluid though when i get home.

josh

It is definately your power steering fluid. I had no difficulty steering when I was having this issue.

Beachrunner

So, what if my fluid is full? I think I may spray some WD-40 in there.

josh

Did you check it and it is full, or are you playing what if? If you do decide to lubricate it, don't use WD40. WD40 is for drying electronics...NOT LUBRICATION. You want to use some sort of electronic safe lubricant...I'm sure radio shack has something.