Recently my car has started to make a creaking noise when I turn the steering wheel. It only seems to do it when the car is at a complete stop (engine turned on), and at very low speeds (like pulling out of a driveway). I checked the power steering fluid level, and it looks fine. It only seemed to start when the weather got colder, but that may be a coincidence. Would this indicate a need to change the power steering fluid? Could it be something else? Thanks in advance.

 

I am having a similar problem with my 97 GSR with 90k miles. I flush the steering fluid (only half could be flushed out) with Acural PS fluid and replace the drive belt during t belt swap. The problem is still there, not even reduced. My be this is a pump issue?

 

mine use to do the same thing and the pump was going bad. but you sont need power steering anyway

 

damn mind does that now....if i fill up the power steering pump on a monday its almost gone then next week or so....if power steering goes out how bad does it effect the car??

 

it isnt as bad as everyone makes it out to be. it's really easy when you get use to it