*Power stearing pump in the winter - NS

11-03-2005, 07:33 PM

How many times have you started up yer truck in the cold months and wondered what that growl sound was? Its the power stearing pump trying to turn thru that dino oil, I switched mine over to synthetic automatic tranny oil,I am sure there are many other brands of synthetic oil that would do the job but that is what I run in my transfer case and I had some on hand , The power stearing pump sounds much better now and the growl is gone on cold starts. The job was simple, I jacked the front of the truck up and pulled the lower hose off the pump and let it drain out into a bucket, then I turned the stearing wheel lock to lock to get all the fluid out possible, put the new fluid in and run wheel lock to lock several times to purge all air out of system and all is well now.

Cheers, Kevin

Last edited by Andy : 03-24-2007 at 12:48 PM.

illflem · 11-28-2005, 04:54 PM

I used to recommend switching over to synthetic to eliminate the winter squeal but have found that Lube-Gard power steering additive works just as well and is a lot easier. Just remove the amount of ps fluid equal to the Lube-Gard and add the LG.
Neighbor has an old Ford beater that you could hear coming from two miles away, winter and summer for years. Added some LG and it went totally quiet in less than a minute and has remained so for a couple of years.
Most Napas carry LG.

01-12-2007, 07:48 PM

Its cold out there.........bumping this to the top

broncofreak2000 · 02-08-2007, 05:21 PM

Do you have a link for the lube guard?

BSouth · 02-11-2007, 08:34 AM

I have this problem and its driving me crazy. Guess I'll go get me some lube gaurd.

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BSouth · 02-11-2007, 01:26 PM

Just went to the auto parts store and all they had was lubegard transmission additive. Guess I'm gonna order it off line. heres a link Power Steering Fluid Protectant by LUBEGARD (4 oz.)

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guroo987 · 02-11-2007, 03:00 PM

i just found the lube guard powerstearing additive at napa today, best 7$ i have spent so far. it works great!!

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broncofreak2000 · 02-11-2007, 07:08 PM

I checked all the parts stores here in town, found the trans additive but not the power steering. I ordered some from the link above. Thanks

broncofreak2000 · 02-17-2007, 06:45 PM

I got my Lube Gard yesterday, now I just need to drain out some old and put it in.

john in montana · 02-20-2007, 02:56 AM

That lube guard sounds good.I am going to try some.Thanks for the tip illflem

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Ruckuz · 03-22-2007, 09:52 PM

i'll be checking this out next winter
power steering sucked this year

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11-03-2005, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Power stearing pump in the winter - NS How many times have you started up yer truck in the cold months and wondered what that growl sound was? Its the power stearing pump trying to turn thru that dino oil, I switched mine over to synthetic automatic tranny oil,I am sure there are many other brands of synthetic oil that would do the job but that is what I run in my transfer case and I had some on hand , The power stearing pump sounds much better now and the growl is gone on cold starts. The job was simple, I jacked the front of the truck up and pulled the lower hose off the pump and let it drain out into a bucket, then I turned the stearing wheel lock to lock to get all the fluid out possible, put the new fluid in and run wheel lock to lock several times to purge all air out of system and all is well now. Cheers, Kevin Last edited by Andy : 03-24-2007 at 12:48 PM.*

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11-28-2005, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,216 illflem's Truck Pics	I used to recommend switching over to synthetic to eliminate the winter squeal but have found that Lube-Gard power steering additive works just as well and is a lot easier. Just remove the amount of ps fluid equal to the Lube-Gard and add the LG. Neighbor has an old Ford beater that you could hear coming from two miles away, winter and summer for years. Added some LG and it went totally quiet in less than a minute and has remained so for a couple of years. Most Napas carry LG.

01-12-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Its cold out there.........bumping this to the top

02-08-2007, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
broncofreak2000 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 broncofreak2000's Truck Pics	Do you have a link for the lube guard?

02-11-2007, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
BSouth Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 1,411 BSouth's Truck Pics	I have this problem and its driving me crazy. Guess I'll go get me some lube gaurd. __________________ 05 3500 Yellow 6 speed, Mega cab dually fenders, Rumble Bee Scoop, Edge Juice w/ A2, Striker 2, Valair 3600 DD, 5" Silverline exhaust, Icebox with torque tube, Rokkteck, Quad Rail Gauge, Brite Box w/ Fogzilla

02-11-2007, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSouth Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 1,411 BSouth's Truck Pics	Just went to the auto parts store and all they had was lubegard transmission additive. Guess I'm gonna order it off line. heres a link Power Steering Fluid Protectant by LUBEGARD (4 oz.) __________________ 05 3500 Yellow 6 speed, Mega cab dually fenders, Rumble Bee Scoop, Edge Juice w/ A2, Striker 2, Valair 3600 DD, 5" Silverline exhaust, Icebox with torque tube, Rokkteck, Quad Rail Gauge, Brite Box w/ Fogzilla

02-11-2007, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
guroo987 Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: fallon nv. Posts: 574 guroo987's Truck Pics	i just found the lube guard powerstearing additive at napa today, best 7$ i have spent so far. it works great!! __________________ http://www.cumminsforum.com/images/cf_premium_promo.jpg 99 4x4 2500 longbed extra cab, 24 valve ctd, bhaf with outerwear and heat shield, edge juice with attitude , vulcan big line pump relocate kit with holley blue , mechanical fuel pres guage ,straight piped, automatic overdrive, 2 inch leveler lift, 17x10 ion rims with 315/70-17 bf goodrich at's ,bug shield, nerf bars, and other misc.

02-11-2007, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
broncofreak2000 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 broncofreak2000's Truck Pics	I checked all the parts stores here in town, found the trans additive but not the power steering. I ordered some from the link above. Thanks

02-17-2007, 06:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
broncofreak2000 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 broncofreak2000's Truck Pics	I got my Lube Gard yesterday, now I just need to drain out some old and put it in.

02-20-2007, 02:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
john in montana Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 213 john in montana's Truck Pics	That lube guard sounds good.I am going to try some.Thanks for the tip illflem __________________ 1998.524 valve2500HD4W.D. 4 Speed Auto* LB* Q.C.* Two Tone PaintTrailer Tow Adj Boost Elbow* 5in.Straight Exhaust* AFS Big Dog Fuel System * Custom Powder Coated Grill Guard with KC lights* 285/75/16* 4 wheel anti-lock brakesAnti Spin Diff.109K miles +counting

03-22-2007, 09:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ruckuz Super Duper Moderator & Ontario Chapter VP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 1,204 Ruckuz's Truck Pics	i'll be checking this out next winter power steering sucked this year __________________ 1996 2500 4X4 Auto CC LB Banks Power Pack, Boost, Pyro & Oil Temp, 3k GSK, BHAF, #0 Plate Full Forward, Low Stall Triple Disc TC, TST Valve Body, Mystery Switch, Rancho RS9000's, MTX MZS1204'2/Alpine MRD M501, Viper Alarm & Remote Start, Dual 5" Grand Rock Turnouts, Rickson 19.5"s, and lots of stuff to make her look good.